Sugar Land CoC Multipurpose Facility Survey:
Results Snapshot

 

Sugar Land Church of Christ, thank you for your time, consideration, and participation in the survey recently presented regarding the consideration of building a multipurpose facility. Your participation and feedback played a critical role in the decision to move forward with the project. A highlight of the findings for the survey are presented in this snapshot; anyone wishing to see the raw data and comprehensive results from the survey may request it and it will be provided, however redacted, to protect confidentiality. 

 

Disclaimer: The participant responses included are not guaranteed to be included and implemented into the design and building of the multipurpose center; rather, what’s shared here is only a presentation of the unique (unduplicated) responses received from the survey respondents.

Please also note that the suggested activities, programs, ideas, and thoughts regarding defined spaces that were presented by participants may not be included in the initial discussions and drafted plans with the architect but will still be considered and may be phased into the project at a later time. 

 

Survey Results Data Points

 

This survey included 103 participants

Age Breakdown of Survey Respondents:

•    4% of the respondents were under 18

•    14% of the respondents were 18 - 45
•    31% of the respondents were 46 - 65

•    52% of the respondents were over 65

Survey Question - After viewing the committee’s ideas, what other activities, and/or programs would you like to see at the multipurpose facility? (If none, reply “none”) (90 total responses)

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•    50% of the respondents replied “none” to this survey question reply (45 individuals)

Other comments shared by respondents: 

•    Couple of overnight rooms for ministers or special guests             •    Adult Education/Workshops
•    Disaster Relief site for members                                                    •    Financial Literacy/Computer Classes
•    Recreation events – family, youth, children                                    •    First Aid – Nurse’s station
•    Gym/Sports – Basketball, Volleyball                                               •    Youth Mentoring/Training -Boys and Girls
•    Fitness Classes                                                                                •    Musicals – Music Training/events
•    Outreach/Ministry events/Mission Trip Support                              •    Peer Support Groups
•    Study hall for homework/youth                                                       •    New Christian/Member Support area
•    Special Needs Access

 

Survey Question - After viewing the committee’s ideas, what other defined spaces, and/or specific features would you like to see at the multipurpose facility? (96 responses)

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•    58% of the respondents provided no reply (56 individuals)

 
Other comments shared by respondents: 

•    Holding rooms for bridal parties/grieving families                    •    Improved sound system to make hearing in classes easier
•    Café                                                                                           •    Clinic for 12 step meetings (NA/AA, etc.)
•    Clothing ministry space                                                             •    Space to comfortably seat 150 people for banquets, etc. 
•    Health and wellness area                                                           •    More parking spaces and storage area
•    Dedicated space for Minister of Music -Study/create new songs
•    Partnership with other organizations to provide training – finances, planning, etc. 
•    Photography room                                                                      •    Safe Place room
•    Stage for plays and activities                                                     •    Improved technology/technology room
•    Used as warming center or housing during storms/disasters     •    Swimming pool (above ground)

•    Larger restroom spaces with wider stalls, electric hand dryers, seat covers, etc.
 

Survey Question - Considering the possible uses of the multipurpose facility as presented, would you like to see this facility built? (102 responses)

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 •   98% responded “yes”
•   2% responded “no”

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Survey Question - Based on the floor plan selected for the proposed multipurpose facility, the church may need financial support funding this project. Would you be willing to provide monetary support for the building of this facility? (101 responses)

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 •   93% responded “yes”
•   7% responded “no”

 

Survey Question - Would you be willing to volunteer your time to support activities at the multipurpose facility? (100 responses)

 •   93% responded “yes”
•    7% responded “no”

 

Survey Question - If you answered yes, please share how you would like to volunteer (i.e. teach, coach, man the welcome station, etc.). (90 Responses)

Other comments shared by respondents: 
 

•    Teach                           •    Man the welcome station         •    Greeter                 
•    Coach                           •    Cleaning                                   •    Event planning
•    Decorating                   •    Help where needed                   •    Facilitate arts and crafts
•    Facilitate workshops    •    Be available for personal prayer/support
•    Volunteer                     •    Kitchen support                          
•    Outreach    
 

Survey Question - The leadership wants to hear your feedback, whether concerns, questions, additional considerations, or elements you believe should be removed from the multipurpose facility based on what’s been presented in this survey. Please respond below if you have any comments. (62 responses)

Participant Responses:

•   I think this facility has the potential to be a great asset for the church and community. My only genuine concern would be the financial burden it could potentially

     place on the church and the potential issues that may arise as a result of events that are or are not held there.

•   If we have a juice bar make it healthy

•   I fully support the efforts of leadership in this project. This facility could help improve efforts to engage the community and support church fellowship and growth.

•   I’m excited for this project to be embarked on….will there be a sound system put in for this facility and will there be consideration of a summer program or maybe

     a basketball gym.

•   I'm sorry, but at this time I do not have enough information (floor plan, and additional parking considerations) to commit financial support for a multipurpose

    facility.

•   Can the annex be renovated and used for some of the activities listed for the new multipurpose center? This will allow the members to see that the proposed

     activities will be followed through with.

•   I am excited about this edition. I believe it would be great for the church community

•   I DON'T HAVE ANY CONCERNS. I THINK THIS IS A ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC IDEA AND I PRAY EVERYTHING GOES WELL AND ACCORDINGLY FOR IT TO ACTUALLY COME

     ALIVE!!

•   I’m excited about the future plans. The Outreach and Ministry is really needed. I feel it’s an area that CoC steers away from usually. I believe we should outreach to

     everyone willing to come learn the Word of God.

•   I would like to know if the multipurpose center will be connected, e.g. an enclosed breezeway to get from one building to another without having to go outside.

•   ***Please be patient with this long and heartfelt feedback.

•   Holding areas for bridal parties( bride & groom) and grieving families are much needed now and in the future, but were not considered. As a result my current vote

     is no.

•   I would also like the leadership to consider construction of a large concrete, steel-beamed covered area for VBS/Community Outdoor events, picnics, and periodic

     outdoor back-to-nature classes for students during the spring & fall to provide a pseudo environment like the ones where Jesus taught.

•   This is a huge obligation/investment for an aging congregation. Many times African-American congregations fail to faithfully sit down and count the cost

     realistically .

•   As a result the property is lost due to foreclosure.

•   I want to see SLCoC grow and flourish. The major changes being implemented at the Federal level are trickling down to State and Local areas. Employment may be

     heavily impacted. I ask you to consider today's economic uncertainty and truly sit down and consider the cost of this project in today's social & economic climates.

•   Phase 1 Septic System changeover; family life center with 1 story no gym; cost control and finance of congregation affordability

•   I believe sometimes just being by yourself and listening to the Lord helps one to find out things about themselves. Photography is a solo journey which can enrich

     one and be shared with many.

•   What’s the timeline?

•   For those with physical limitations, I appreciate consideration for accessible spaces, ramps, and elevators, instead of just stairs.

•   Will the present building continue to be for worship service

•   What is the two way mirror for? To observe what exactly

•   Willing to give id possible not wanting to commit for ongoing extra donation

•   I think it's a great idea!

•   I would like to see more youth activities and games. Also, I would like to see a café​​