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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

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How do you feel about NSA monitoring and Edward Snowden’s leaking of the same?

I think Snowden did his duty; this is about our freedom. Votes: 4
I think he is a traitor and deserves to be prosecuted Votes: 8
What he did is probably wrong, but Uncle Sam should be gracious Votes: 1
Other Votes: 3

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Does Your Church Hold Church-wide Carry-in (aka Potluck, Fellowship) Dinners? (Breakfasts don’t count!)

Yes, we have church-wide carry-ins several times a year Votes: 21
Yes, about once a year Votes: 0
No, but we have catered or arranged church-wide dinners Votes: 1
No, but groups within our church do, either in the facility or in homes Votes: 1
No Votes: 2
Other Votes: 4

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Does your church (or do you, if a pastor) feature MOSTLY expository preaching on Sunday morning?

Yes, mostly expository Votes: 22
No, expository preaching is not the norm Votes: 1
I don’t really know what expository preaching is Votes: 0
Other or undecided Votes: 1
Our church features expository preaching, but not Sunday morning Votes: 0

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In Mark 3:11 and elsewhere, demons identified Jesus but he silenced them. Why?

Jesus did not want to receive testimony from the demons but wanted people to conclude he was Messiah by his works and person Votes: 8
The demons worshippied him and acclaimed him hoping for mercy, but he did not wish to discuss it Votes: 0
Jesus did not want to make it easy for onlookers to assume he was in league with them Votes: 1
Other Votes: 4

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When your congregation recites/prays the Lord’s Prayer, which version?

We include “for thine (yours) is the kingdom…” Votes: 5
We exclude “for thine is the kingdom…” Votes: 0
Sometimes one, sometimes another Votes: 0
We never recite the Lord’s Prayer Votes: 9
Other Votes: 0

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Do You (if in full time ministry) or does your pastor regularly meet with other pastors/leaders for prayer and fellowship?

Yes Votes: 13
No Votes: 2
Yes, but rarely or not frequently enough Votes: 2
Used to, but not now Votes: 0
Other Votes: 1