NEW CHURCH SURVEY 323 responses (includes 53 online)

Which style of church do you prefer? Traditional (246) or Contemporary (61)

Do you prefer a church that is: rectangular (141), round (59) or cross (94) shaped?

Prefer a church of: stone (131), brick (13), stucco (4), wood (0), or a combination (157)?
(Of those who chose ‘combination’ and marked which: stone 40,brick 16, stucco 8, and wood 27)

Should a Baptismal Font be placed in the front or rear of church? Front (220) or Rear (74)

Should there be a glass enclosed "crying" room? Yes (210) or No (103)

Should the pews have cushions on the seats? Yes (206) or No (94)

Should the choir be in a loft or in an area in the front of the church? Loft (202) or Front (103)

Should there be statues/shrines inside the church? Yes (301) or No (6)

If yes, should we use real or electric candles? Real (222) or Electric (73)

Should there be statues/shrines outside the church? Yes (258) or No (45)

Should there be offices and meeting rooms attached to the church? Yes (215) or No (82)

Should there be a meeting room for 100-150 people? Yes (221) or No (77)

Should there be a kitchen area near the meeting rooms? Yes (235) or No (65)

Should there be space for a book store at the church? Yes (151) or No (151) <*

Should the church have stained glass windows? Yes (300) or No (9)