"Tell
us about yourself. How many years have you been a believer? How old are
you? What is the highest level of education you received?"
"When was this church founded? How did it begin? How did you get connected to [the organization]?"
"How frequently does your church meet, and what does a typical gathering look like?"
"How
many members does your church currently have, and how many attend on a
regular basis? How has membership changed over the past year—has it
grown, declined, or stayed the same?"
"How
long do members typically stay connected to the church after joining?
What do you think contributes to their continued involvement, or
departure?"
"What
does the discipleship process look like in your church? How do you
assess whether a member has grown spiritually; what markers do you look
for?"
"What type of training / mentorship do you receive as a leader? Is it ongoing or was it only during a specific period?"
"Has your church replicated / planted other churches? If so, how many, and how are those churches doing today?"
"How do you identify and source leaders to carry out a church plant? What qualities / characteristics do you look for?"
"Has your church or community faced opposition, pressure, or persecution? If so, how did that affect your church?"
"What
does your church do to meet the needs of the surrounding community?
What are the most pressing needs in your community and how does your
church respond to them?"
"What
would you say is your church's greatest strength? How did that develop,
was it intentional or did it emerge naturally? How do you ensure that
strength is passed on as the church grows or replicates?"