Creating a questionnaire to assess the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church can help in understanding the beliefs, practices, and perceptions related to its mission. Below are ten suggested questions that could be included in such a questionnaire:
SDA Church Mission Questionnaire
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Personal Beliefs and Understanding
- How do you define the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in your own words?
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Community Engagement
- In what ways do you believe the SDA Church actively engages with the local community to fulfill its mission?
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Spiritual Growth
- How has participation in SDA Church activities (e.g., worship services, Bible studies, outreach programs) contributed to your personal spiritual growth?
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Health and Wellness
- How important do you believe the church’s emphasis on health and wellness (e.g., vegetarianism, lifestyle choices) is to its overall mission?
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Education and Discipleship
- What role do you think education plays in fulfilling the mission of the SDA Church? (e.g., schools, adult education, literature evangelism)
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Evangelism and Outreach
- How effective do you think the church’s evangelistic efforts are in reaching non-members and spreading its beliefs?
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Social Responsibility
- How does the SDA Church address social justice and humanitarian issues as part of its mission?
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Global Mission
- How aware are you of the SDA Church’s global mission initiatives (e.g., missionary work, humanitarian projects)? Do you think they align with local mission efforts?
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Youth Involvement
- How can the SDA Church better involve and motivate young people to participate in its mission?
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Personal Commitment
- How committed do you feel to the mission of the SDA Church in your daily life, and what steps do you take to contribute to this mission?
Closing
- Any additional comments or suggestions regarding how the SDA Church can improve its mission efforts?
This questionnaire can be adapted to better fit specific contexts and populations within the SDA Church.