Comments on: And the survey says… http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/ The official blog of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, GA. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:37:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: What do outsiders really think? | davis|cognizance | Bradley Davis' Blog http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6496 What do outsiders really think? | davis|cognizance | Bradley Davis' Blog Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:03:14 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6496 [...] of the discussions we’ve had internally, I was fascinated with the bold step that Buckhead Church took recently. They asked three people who are not regular church attenders to attend a service at [...] [...] of the discussions we’ve had internally, I was fascinated with the bold step that Buckhead Church took recently. They asked three people who are not regular church attenders to attend a service at [...]

]]> By: Bob http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6418 Bob Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:43:56 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6418 I, for the most part, agree with the reviews these individuals posted. Personally, I think the most important aspect NPM needs to focus on those who are "Lost" (metaphorically and literally). I think a good idea would be a table/area specifically dedicated to "First Time Guests" (as opposed to an "Information" desk. This "First Time Guest" table would be a place where people could gather, sit, ask questions, etc. The agenda would be geared towards a high level explanation of what Buckhead/North Point/BB has to "offer". I think it has to be separate/distinct area (away from "information Desk" or a CD/Bookstore mentality. I remember what it was like to come to North Point and Buckhead for MONTHS and feel like no one would know (or even care) if I were to come back again. I, for the most part, agree with the reviews these individuals posted.

Personally, I think the most important aspect NPM needs to focus on those who are “Lost” (metaphorically and literally).

I think a good idea would be a table/area specifically dedicated to “First Time Guests” (as opposed to an “Information” desk.

This “First Time Guest” table would be a place where people could gather, sit, ask questions, etc. The agenda would be geared towards a high level explanation of what Buckhead/North Point/BB has to “offer”.

I think it has to be separate/distinct area (away from “information Desk” or a CD/Bookstore mentality.

I remember what it was like to come to North Point and Buckhead for MONTHS and feel like no one would know (or even care) if I were to come back again.

]]> By: Jim Henderson http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6294 Jim Henderson Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00:34 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6294 On behalf of ChurchRater I want to say thank you to Jeff and his staff for partnering with us. As you can see it takes courage to invite critique. Since followers of Jesus have committed to the Great Commission it makes sense that we would want to know "how we're doing" in our attempts to connect with the people Jesus misses most. Sunday services are only one way to asess a church but this is typically the front door to the larger community experience for Christians and Non Christians. Again, thanks for the opportunity and for your open heartedness to the process. On behalf of ChurchRater I want to say thank you to Jeff and his staff for partnering with us. As you can see it takes courage to invite critique.

Since followers of Jesus have committed to the Great Commission it makes sense that we would want to know “how we’re doing” in our attempts to connect with the people Jesus misses most.

Sunday services are only one way to asess a church but this is typically the front door to the larger community experience for Christians and Non Christians.

Again, thanks for the opportunity and for your open heartedness to the process.

]]> By: Joe http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6195 Joe Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:42:03 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6195 Enjoyed reading the review of BC. I recently made the migration to BC after 9 years at NP campus. I am enjoying it immensely. A much more youthful vibe here. Looking forward to getting plugged in futher. I must say that the accessibility of the campus pastors vs. Andy is a welcome change. (see Jeff Henderson comment 3/22 8:18 p.m.). I remember the days when Andy used to hang around and talk to people after the service at the front of the stage. While a little time consuming, it can help people connect with the pastor of a big church even if for a brief moment. Jeff, I hope you keep that up as long as you can. Enjoyed reading the review of BC. I recently made the migration to BC after 9 years at NP campus. I am enjoying it immensely. A much more youthful vibe here. Looking forward to getting plugged in futher. I must say that the accessibility of the campus pastors vs. Andy is a welcome change. (see Jeff Henderson comment 3/22 8:18 p.m.). I remember the days when Andy used to hang around and talk to people after the service at the front of the stage. While a little time consuming, it can help people connect with the pastor of a big church even if for a brief moment. Jeff, I hope you keep that up as long as you can.

]]> By: Mary http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6181 Mary Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:43:14 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6181 We'd LOVE to work with the highschoolers, but I wasn't sure how that would work since we have two little boys (2 and 5 months). Is there childcare (which I CERTAINLY don't expect since there's already SO much being done and provided!)? If not, what are other areas we could serve (preferably working with middle school orp) and also be able to attend one of the services ourselves? We’d LOVE to work with the highschoolers, but I wasn’t sure how that would work since we have two little boys (2 and 5 months). Is there childcare (which I CERTAINLY don’t expect since there’s already SO much being done and provided!)? If not, what are other areas we could serve (preferably working with middle school orp) and also be able to attend one of the services ourselves?

]]> By: Lori http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6178 Lori Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:03:51 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6178 Get Connected! When I first attended Buckhead Church (back in the grocery store days) I must admit that the size was a little overwhelming. But the way to make the church smaller and more personal is to get involved. First I joined a small group and have a wonderful group of 6 - 8 ladies in my stage of life to meet, study and connect with every week. Then I became a Waumba Land volunteer. What a wonderful community of volunteers. We all have the same passion in working with the youngest at Buckhead Church and teaching them that Jesus loves them. Having this shared passion really creates a sense of team, a sense of belonging. So find a place to serve and connect with like minded folks. Get Connected! When I first attended Buckhead Church (back in the grocery store days) I must admit that the size was a little overwhelming. But the way to make the church smaller and more personal is to get involved. First I joined a small group and have a wonderful group of 6 – 8 ladies in my stage of life to meet, study and connect with every week. Then I became a Waumba Land volunteer. What a wonderful community of volunteers. We all have the same passion in working with the youngest at Buckhead Church and teaching them that Jesus loves them. Having this shared passion really creates a sense of team, a sense of belonging. So find a place to serve and connect with like minded folks.

]]> By: Jeff Henderson http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6164 Jeff Henderson Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:19:42 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6164 Allen - we are hoping to do this on a regular basis which will give us a more comprehensive understanding of how we're doing. Thanks, Jeff Allen – we are hoping to do this on a regular basis which will give us a more comprehensive understanding of how we’re doing.

Thanks,

Jeff

]]> By: Jeff Henderson http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6163 Jeff Henderson Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:48 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6163 Mary -- good feedback. One of the ways I have found to make a big church small is to serve. This goes a long way toward building the community feel. Also, I am usually down front or at the Info Table after every service. Please feel free to come find me. Thanks, Jeff Mary — good feedback. One of the ways I have found to make a big church small is to serve. This goes a long way toward building the community feel. Also, I am usually down front or at the Info Table after every service. Please feel free to come find me.

Thanks,

Jeff

]]> By: Jeff Henderson http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6161 Jeff Henderson Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:12:05 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6161 Pete - thanks for the comment. Our Guest Services teams are reviewing this as well. I think there is a fine line between greeting people warmly and being "too friendly." It's definitely something we are continuing to discuss. I think your point about taking responsibility yourself and greeting others is a PERFECT approach. Thanks for doing that, Pete. Jeff Pete – thanks for the comment. Our Guest Services teams are reviewing this as well. I think there is a fine line between greeting people warmly and being “too friendly.” It’s definitely something we are continuing to discuss. I think your point about taking responsibility yourself and greeting others is a PERFECT approach.

Thanks for doing that, Pete.

Jeff

]]> By: allen http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/2010/03/19/and-the-survey-says/comment-page-1/#comment-6148 allen Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:39:34 +0000 http://blog.buckheadchurch.org/?p=3181#comment-6148 Initially I was concerned that your reviewers were hired to evaluate the church. After reading their comments, I am inclined to believe that they were honest in their evaluations. My second concern is that they all attended the same service. I think a better picture of the church would have been given if the visits were spread out over several weeks. Initially I was concerned that your reviewers were hired to evaluate the church. After reading their comments, I am inclined to believe that they were honest in their evaluations. My second concern is that they all attended the same service. I think a better picture of the church would have been given if the visits were spread out over several weeks.

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