The Future For 15 Minutes- NP Self-Study Survey Invitation

(If you're ready to take the Portal Survey, just click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/newarkpresbytery , or read further for more details.)

Note: This online Portal Survey is different and distinct from the session interview or questionnaire you may have participated in as part of a team. This is your individual leader survey, and your opinion matters to us.

You are a leader in the presbytery. Thank you. A “leader” captures many roles, but if you are one or more of the following, please invest in Newark Presbytery’s future for 15 Minutes: Session member, Elder, or Deacon. those serving on a Board, Committee, or other unit of the Presbytery, Pastor in one of the following categories: installed Pastor, stated supply, commissioned lay pastor, temporary supply, Other ordained clergy in one of the following categories: member at large, ministry approved by presbytery (chaplains, laboring out of bounds and ministers serving other denominations) and honorably retired.

A Survey, Really?
In 2006, the presbytery directed the Mission Council to lead a self-study after a few years. The Self-Study Team was formed this year to conduct interviews, solicit comments, and (now) invite completion of this online survey called the Portal. We hope to help the presbytery gain clarity about its mission and its future. This online instrument is a part of the self-study process. It is important to get a good return rate on our Portal for the following reasons:
A good return rate increases your confidence in the validity of your data as representative of the entire Presbytery.
A good return rate indicates an increased level of participation of members in the process and ownership of the final result.
A good return rate is a positive selling point to those interested in serving your Presbytery, including candidates for leadership and staff positions.

Therefore, getting a good return rate is an investment in the future of the Presbytery. It may take some effort, but it will pay dividends in the end. We thank you for your spiritual leadership and hope that completing the Portal is as satisfying as it will be useful to our future together.

To take the Portal, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/newarkpresbytery

(or copy the above link into your browser's address bar.) You may download a PDF of the Portal that can be printed out and entered by hand, see attachment to this post. When completed, please return to:
NP Self-Study Team
Newark Presbytery Center
192 Broad St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

The Portal Survey will remain open through November 30, 2010. Please complete only one Portal survey. Should you have any questions, you may contact any member of the NP Self-Study Team.

Sincerely,

For The Self-Study Team
The Rev. Dr. Rick Boyer, moderator

Members of the team include:
Richard Boyer rick@prospectchurch.org
Desiree Barber desi243@yahoo.com
Moses Biney mob541@comcast.net
Robert Foltz-Morrison foltzmorrison@gmail.com
Gayle Griffin gjwgriffin@aol.com
Donna Guenther guentherNJ@comcast.net
Deborah Oosterbaan arrivedeb2@verizon.net
Valdir Reis Ipspaulo_PR@hotmail.com
Staff:
Kevin Yoho kevin@newarkpresbytery.org
Warren McNeill warren@newarkpresbytery.org