At the Cedar Hill Church's August 14th Town Hall meeting, the Renewal Team provided a progress update. This update included a brief review of the recent Reveal Survey results and Listening Round table.

1. CEDAR HILL CHURCH
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2. The “Why” of Renewal
o A deep desire for God’s glory
o A deep desire to unleash the Gospel’s power
(saving souls / transforming lives)
o A deep desire for our church to reach its full
redemptive potential
o A deep desire to be on the mission of God
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5. INTRODUCTION
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the
things revealed belong to us and to our children
forever.”
Deuteronomy 29:29
o Reveal Survey – History & Process
o Past Cedar Hill Survey
o Why Survey Now?
o Review by Renewal Team & Council
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6. DEMOGRAPHICS
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Age 19 - 29
Age 30 - 50
Age 50 +
Diversity (% non-white)
Children at home
Married
Income under $30K
Income $30K - $75K
Income over $75K
Education (% college )
24 %
75 %
25 %
75 %
78 %
29 %
67 %
5 %
2 %
2 %

7. TENURE & RESPONSE
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Less than one year
One to five years
Six to ten years
More than ten years
Response Rate
2 %
8 %
4 %
86 %
20 %

8. SPIRITUAL VITALITY INDEX
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PERSONAL SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
FAITH IN ACTIONCHURCH’S ROLE
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9. CHURCH ARCHETYPE
Congregants are living out
their faith
Disenchantment with the
church
Declining attendance
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WEAKER BEST
PRACTICES
STRONGER
BEST
PRACTICES
SPIRITUALLY
WEAK
SPIRITUALLY
STRONG

10. CHURCH “SHADOW” ARCHETYPE
Congregants are Spiritually
Mature
Signs of Spiritual Stagnation
Signs of Unrest and
Dissatisfaction
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SPIRITUALLY
WEAK
SPIRITUALLY
STRONG
WEAKER BEST
PRACTICES
STRONGER
BEST PRACTICES

11. SPIRITUAL CONTINUUM
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Exploring Christ
Growing in Christ
Close to Christ
Christ-Centered

12. SPIRITUAL GROWTH CATALYSTS
Beliefs Personal Spiritual Practices Faith in Action
Database Average
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13. BEST PRACTICES
Get People
Moving
Embed the
Bible
Create
Ownership
Pastor the
Community
Christ-Centered
Leadership
Database Average
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14. OPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE
• HELP DEVELOP ACCOUNTABILITY
• SET EXPECTATIONS OF BEING PART OF THE CHURCH
• PROVIDE PATHWAY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
• HELP DEVELOP PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST
• EMPOWER TO IMPACT LIVES OF OTHERS
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15. INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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Exploring Christ
Growing in Christ
Close to Christ
Christ-Centered

16. ADVANCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH
CATEGORIES
• Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes
• Organized Church Activities
• Personal Spiritual Practices
• Spiritual Activities with
Others
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
• Serve the Church
• Weekend Services
• Small Groups
• Serve Those in Need through
My Church
• Adult Education Classes
• Additional Teaching Worship
Service
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17. QUESTIONS?
“When I first heard these results, the pain was almost
unbearable.
Upon reflection, I realized that the pain of not knowing
could be catastrophic.”
Bill Hybels

18. Celebrating God’s Goodness at
Cedar Hill Church
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is
true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable; if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
things” (Philippians 4:8).

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20. It is our hope that sharing and listening will help us to
discern, pray, and work with the Holy Spirit in this season of
our congregation’s life. Our initial conversation encourages
us in the following areas:
Affirming that God has been at work in many places
throughout our past, even in challenging seasons of our life.
Generating our image of a future with God that is open
and full of possibilities that we can realize by using the gifts
and resources that God has given us now.
Collaborating with God and one another in this ongoing
work of ministry.
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21. Reflect back on your own experience
at our church:
When did you feel most engaged, alive, and
motivated?
What are the most life-giving characteristics of
our church?
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22. When are we at our best?
Describe a time in our church when you believe
that a number of people sensed that God was real
and alive for the church.
What about this experience was so important to
you and others?
What did it say about God’s activities in our
church?
How did it feel?
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23. If you could make three wishes for the
future of our church, what would they be?
o Church Culture
o Fellowship
o Discipleship
o Worship
o Outreach
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24. As we remember our past and dream of our
future, we are reminded that our life and
ministry together is an ongoing journey with our
faithful God. We encourage the congregation to
keep these items in prayer and in ongoing
conversation with our Renewal Lab team.
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