A Survey on CLPM Communication Protocols

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SECTION A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Role

Years in ministry/service

Number of local churches you oversee

SECTION B: RECEIVING MISSION INFORMATION

Please rate the following statements:

(1 = Strongly Disagree | 5 = Strongly Agree)

SECTION B: RECEIVING MISSION INFORMATION

	1	2	3	4	5
I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements.	1I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements. 1	2I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements. 2	3I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements. 3	4I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements. 4	5I regularly receive official mission memoranda and announcements. 5
I know where to find official mission communications.	1I know where to find official mission communications. 1	2I know where to find official mission communications. 2	3I know where to find official mission communications. 3	4I know where to find official mission communications. 4	5I know where to find official mission communications. 5
The volume of mission communications is manageable.	1The volume of mission communications is manageable. 1	2The volume of mission communications is manageable. 2	3The volume of mission communications is manageable. 3	4The volume of mission communications is manageable. 4	5The volume of mission communications is manageable. 5
Mission communications are usually clear and understandable.	1Mission communications are usually clear and understandable. 1	2Mission communications are usually clear and understandable. 2	3Mission communications are usually clear and understandable. 3	4Mission communications are usually clear and understandable. 4	5Mission communications are usually clear and understandable. 5

SECTION C: DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO LOCAL CHURCHES

	1	2	3	4	5
I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders.	1I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders. 1	2I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders. 2	3I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders. 3	4I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders. 4	5I consistently pass on mission information to local church leaders. 5
I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send.	1I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send. 1	2I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send. 2	3I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send. 3	4I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send. 4	5I am confident that local church leaders receive the information I send. 5
I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches.	1I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches. 1	2I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches. 2	3I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches. 3	4I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches. 4	5I clearly explain the importance of mission programs to local churches. 5
I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives.	1I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives. 1	2I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives. 2	3I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives. 3	4I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives. 4	5I follow up to check whether churches are acting on mission directives. 5

SECTION D: WHERE THE FLOW BREAKS

At which point does mission information most often break down? (You may check more than one)

I do not immediately see or download the memo
I read it but delay dissemination
I disseminate but churches do not respond
Church leaders are unclear about what to do
Churches feel overloaded with programs
I am unsure which items are urgent or mandatory
Other

Other

Which factors make it difficult to disseminate mission information effectively? (Check all that apply.)

Lack of time
Too many messages from different channels
Unclear instructions or expectations
Weak internet or technical issues
Limited cooperation at the local church level
Assumption that churches already know
Other

Other

SECTION E: WHAT IS WORKING WELL

What methods have worked best for you in transmitting information to churches? (Check all that apply)

Messaging apps (Messenger / Viber / WhatsApp)
Email
Meetings (pastors’ meeting, area management)
Announcements during worship
Printed copies
Other

PERSONAL or apply.)

Other

Briefly describe one practice that has worked well for you in ensuring church participation in mission programs.

SECTION F: CLARITY & SUPPORT

	1	2	3	4	5
I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical	1I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical 1	2I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical 2	3I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical 3	4I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical 4	5I clearly understand which mission directives are: 1. Informational only; 2. Action-required; 3. Mission-critical 5
I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives.	1I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives. 1	2I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives. 2	3I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives. 3	4I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives. 4	5I feel adequately supported by the Mission Office in carrying out mission directives. 5

SECTION G: MOVING FORWARD

What would help you most in improving mission information flow? (Check up to three)

Clearer classification of memos
Fewer but more focused communications
Clear timelines and deadlines
Simple confirmation or reporting tools
Better coordination with local church officers
Training on communication and follow-up
Other

Other

In one sentence, complete this statement: “Mission flow would improve if…”

SECTION H: PERSONAL REFLECTION (FORMATIONAL)

	1	2	3	4	5
How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.”	1How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.” 1	2How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.” 2	3How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.” 3	4How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.” 4	5How strongly do you agree with this statement? “Ensuring that mission directions are carried out in my local churches is a core part of my calling.” 5

Any additional comments, concerns, or suggestions?