Family Life
by Mark Yeakley

February 7, 2010

Annual Involvement Survey

On Sunday, February 7, all Northside members will be asked to fill out an involvement survey. This article will answer some frequently asked questions about the survey.

Q – Why do we use an involvement survey?
A – We have found it to be a good way to quickly find out how several hundred members want to serve. You can also get involved by volunteering directly to the leader of a ministry. Plus, I’d love to talk with you anytime about specific ways you can use your gifts to serve God and others here at Northside.
Q – I filled out a survey last year. Why do I need to do it again?
A – Many of the jobs in the 2010 survey are different than the ones listed in the 2009 edition. For that reason, and to give you the opportunity to change what you want to volunteer for, we start over each year.
Q – How can I submit a survey?
A – Surveys will be handed out during Bible class on Feb. 7 and all members of Northside will be asked to fill one out and return it by the end of class. If you miss class you can pick up a copy of the survey at the auditorium doors after worship or at the Information Both in the south end of the foyer, fill it out, and return it to the Information Booth as soon as possible. You can also complete the survey at Northside’s Web site: www.northsidecoc.org. 
Q – I volunteered for a job last year and was never asked to do it. Why?
A – We try hard to use all of those who volunteer, but there are two reasons it’s not always possible to do so. Some jobs only require a few workers, and some call for training or experience that you may not have.
Q – Why are some jobs that I want to volunteer for not listed in the survey?
A – Many jobs at Northside already have enough volunteers. We try to only list jobs in the survey that we know we’ll need help with. And some deacons and ministry leaders prefer to recruit directly when they have something they need help with.

Those who lead our ministries at Northside depend on the annual involvement survey to find out who they should recruit to help with the work. And the survey is an excellent way for YOU to find a way to use the gifts God has given you to serve others. Thank you for taking the time to complete yours and turn it in.