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Does your church allow its main board members (elders, deacons, overseers, whatever) to drink alcohol (in moderation)?

Yes Votes: 9
No, technically not, but some may rarely do so Votes: 1
No Votes: 16
Other Votes: 3

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How often does the church you attend sing a traditional hymn or vintage gospel song during services?

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About how often should a pastor OR church rep. visit a local hospitalized member (non-life-threatening situations)?

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Must a good sermon ALWAYS connect a text directly to Jesus Christ?

If there is an obvious connection, yes, but not ALWAYS Votes: 13
Yes Votes: 0
Other Votes: 2

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Where do you stand on vaccinations?

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Is there a purpose for every thing that happens?

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Is everything that happens predestined?

No, God knows all in advance, but nothing is predestined. Votes: 1
Certain things only are predestined, like Calvary, which is why this is pointed out (Acts 2:23). Votes: 8
Everything that happens has been determined to happen by God in advance. Votes: 18
The Scriptures do not clearly address this matter. Votes: 1
Other Votes: 3

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Did Jesus experience burnout in Mark 3-4 (esp. 3:21,31,4:36 “just as he was”), in your opinion?

Yes, he probably burned out, which is why he slept so deeply. Votes: 0
Almost; he was probably on the verge. Votes: 1
No, he was probably just very tired. Votes: 6
No, not even close. Votes: 1
Other Votes: 1

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Do you consider yourself well taught in the realm of ethics?

Yes, I have given a good amount of attention to the study of ethics Votes: 3
In the sense that the Bible deals a lot with ethics, yes; as a specialized discipline, a little or none Votes: 10
No, and I have no regrets Votes: 0
No, but it would be nice in an ideal world for me to do so Votes: 1
Other Votes: 2

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Based on your perception, do newcomers to your church typically find it friendly or no? (the norm). Comments appreciated.

We are often accused of being too friendly. Votes: 1
We are friendly Votes: 10
We are somewhat friendly Votes: 2
Not sure or borderline Votes: 1
We repeatedly hear that we are unfriendly to visitors and newcomers Votes: 1
We are very unfriendly Votes: 0
Other Votes: 1