With our diocesan interest in strengthening local churches, some of those results are especially helpful. Large numbers of kids under 18 at home. Members are excited about the future of their church. Small proportion of members over 60 years of age. Members have a clear sense of mission and purpose.
Congregation is spiritually vital and alive.
Congregation provides many opportunities for members to learn about their faith. Members are involved in recruiting newcomers. The survey confirms my impressions of growing churches in the Diocese of Virginia. We will have complete diocesan data soon when all the parochial Reports for 2000 are completed. Those reports are essential tools for planning and strategy, and I hope your report is already in.