Survey Results

Hello Sunset Community Church Family, 

We are excited to share that we received a total of 38 responses from our recent church survey! Thank you to everyone who participated over the past two months. Your feedback has provided invaluable insight into how we are growing as a church and how we continue to reflect Jesus. Here are some key highlights from the survey results:

Demographics

Here’s a quick snapshot of our demographic themes of who filled out the survey: 

  • Gender Distribution: The majority of survey takers identified as female, making up about 60% of the responses. Males accounted for about 40% of the responses.

  • Age Groups: Our survey takers spans a wide range of ages, with the largest groups being:

    • Ages 40-44: This group made up significant portion of the responses

    • Ages 60+: The second most responses came from this group

    • Ages 50-54: The third most responses came from this group

  • Length of Attendance:

    • 2-5 years: This group made up significant portion of the responses

    • 6-10 years: The second most responses came from this group

    • 0-1 years: The third most responses came from this group

Q #1: In What Ways Do We (Sunset Community Church) most reflect Jesus?

One of the most encouraging takeaways from the survey is how strongly you feel that Sunset Community Church reflects Jesus in its humility, inclusivity and service to the needy. Common themes include:

  • Humility in Service: Several shared on the church’s authentic approach to serving others. A few appreciated that the Sunset Community Church avoids self-promotion, instead focusing on simple, meaningful acts of service. 

  • Welcoming and Inclusive Atmosphere: Many of you pointed out that our church does a wonderful job welcoming people from all walks of life, creating a safe and loving space for all. 

  • Service to the Needy: Many of you mentioned the church’s commitment to serving the poor, marginlized, and those in need. 

Q #2: In what ways can we (Sunset Community Church) better reflect Jesus?


While the survey reflected many ways we are reflecting Jesus today, it also highlighted opportunities for consideration, prayer, and growth. Common themes include:

  • Deeper Community and Connection: Many of you emphasized the need to connect and be known. There was a significant desire for more community groups and opportunities to connect through personal relationships outside of Sunday service. 

  • Intentional Outreach: Several of you mentioned the importance of being more proactive in our outreach efforts to engage friends, family, neighbors, and our broader community who may not know Jesus. This includes the need to be actively participating in current service outreach opportunities to share Jesus and being involved in the public square. 

Q #3: For your personal journey, in what ways do you need support to better reflect and know Jesus?

In terms of your person journey, many of you shared areas where you are seeking growth:

  • Community and Connection: As reflected above, many of you are seeking deeper friendships and spiritual community.

  • Prayer and Trust: Several of you mentioned the challenge of trusting God and having a more prayferful life. 

  • Hearing God’s Voice: A number of you shared a desire to better listen for God’s guidance. 

Next Steps

We are deeply grateful for your participation in this church-wide survey. Let’s continue this journey together praying for wisdom and engaging one of another to grow from this survey. Here are some areas of focus as we continue to follow Jesus together:

  • Jesus Centered: Our goal is for the gospel of Jesus to be deeply known and experienced in our community. We prioritize everything we do to reflect our glorious Redeemer and God. Without Him, all our efforts are in vain and rely solely on human strength.

  • Deeper Community and Connection: Based on the survey results, we hear you, and we want to prioritize and equip you to have deeper community and connections so that you can experience God and be known and know one another. But, we need your participation and engagement to do this well.

    Here are several ways you can get involved:

    • Community groups are one of the ways we build connections and walk out our faith in Jesus. Groups meet in homes, coffee shops, church, and throughout Renton and beyond. They do life together on a recurring basis outside of Sunday and intentionally serve our community.
      —> Sign up to be a part of a group here.
      —> We want to start more groups! Read our Community Group explainer here and then make an appointment to explore starting a new group.

    • Ministry Teams play a key part in assembling the mosaic of ministry at Sunset Community Church and are a key way we connect with each other and serve God together. Whether it’s Music, Hospitality, Community Outreach, Kids or Youth, these are just a handful of the many ways we desire to reflect the value of living a life in service to God. Interested in connecting this way? Let us know here.

    • Sunday gatherings are our weekly family get together as the church. Make it a priority to join and connect! We understand that there are circumstances or seasons of life that keep you away but let’s lean into Hebrews 10:24-25.

    • Smaller groups: We have various small groups of 2-7 people that come together in relationship to encourage each other as they follow Jesus. This is a place to grow in your faith and encourage each other. They meet in various places and times so if you are interested in starting or connecting with a smaller group email us.


      Want to chat about the survey results? Visit with us after Sunday Service. Members of the leadership team will be available for the next three Sundays after Sunday service in the Bistro and Worship Center to connect and hear from you. If you are unable to connect in-person but want to get involved, send us an email.

- Derrick Cruz
for the Leadership Team