NSW District Review and Planning for Future Ministry Report for Discussion: Holding up a mirror REFERENCE DATA

Paul Bullen March 2018

Contents

2 Introduction

4 A. Australian and NZ Context: Census and LAMP data

11 B. Lutheran Congregations in Australia and NZ: LAMP data

16 C. Congregations/Sites in NSW & ACT: Data sources

19 D. NSW & ACT Context: Census and LAMP data

25 E. Congregations' Chairpersons Survey (NSW & ACT)

34 F. Pastors Survey (NSW & ACT)

41 G. Congregations: NCLS Survey (NSW & ACT)

51 H. Active Members: NLCS Survey (NSW & ACT)

59 Attachments

1. National Church Life Survey (NCLS) Text 2. Local Government Areas (LGA) in NSW and ACT

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Introduction

This Data Reference Paper is part of the 2017‐2018 NSW District Review and Planning for Future Ministry with the purpose to ensure that:

Congregations are supported in Christ centred ministry and mission that will enable us to fulfil our District vision and mission. This paper provides the supporting data referred to in the March 2018 Report for Discussion: Holding up a mirror.

The Report (and associated documents) is available at: www.mapl.com.au/LCANSWReview

This paper is a reference document. Each section includes highlights and detailed data in charts and tables.

It is intended to be used in combination with the Report for Discussion: Holding up a mirror.

Data sources This Paper includes data from the following sources.

Australian Census Data (ABS) Australian census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in particular National, State and Local Government Area (LGA) population and religious affiliation data.

LAMP ‐ Lutherans in Australasia Members Portal In particular, Congregation Statistical Returns including, for example, average weekly attendance data.

NCLS ‐ National Church Life Survey 2016 In particular Congregation/site Reports and aggregated District National Church Life Survey responses.

See Attachment 1 for a full copy of the 2016 NCLS survey.

Congregations’ Chairpersons Survey (NSW/ACT) Completed by Chairpersons in November and December 2017 (with a few later returns in early 2018).

A full copy of the survey and collated responses is at E. Congregations' Chairpersons Survey (NSW & ACT).

NSW Pastors Survey (NSW/ACT) Completed by Pastors (both active and retired) in November and December 2017.

A full copy of the survey and collated responses is at F. Pastors Survey (NSW & ACT).

Within NSW there are 53 Congregations/sites. Some sites are single site Congregations. Others are sites within a multi‐site Congregation.

A list of the 53 Congregations/Sites is at C. Congregations/Sites in NSW & ACT: Data sources.

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Terminology ABS: Australian Bureau of Statistics

District The NSW District of Lutheran Church of Australia (NSW/ACT)

Congregation A congregation part of the District

Congregation/Site Within NSW there are 53 Congregations/sites. Some sites are single site Congregations. Others are sites within a multi‐site Congregation.

Chairperson’s Survey Completed by Chairpersons in November and December 2017 (with a few later returns in early 2018) for Congregations/Sites in the NSW District.

LGA Local Government Area

LAMP Lutherans in Australasia Members Portal

Member A member of a congregation part of the District

NCLS National Church Life Survey

Pastor A pastor in the NSW District

Pastors’ Survey ‐ Completed by Pastors working in NSW (both active and retired) in November and December 2017.

Zone: Current NSW District Zones (also referred to as Regions).

Region (New): Alternate Regions used in analyses in this paper (e.g. in this paper Sydney is a separate region. See C. Congregations/Sites in NSW & ACT: Data sources for Zones and Regions (New) for each of the 53 Congregations/Sites.

Acknowledgements

Congregations Chairpersons and Pastors Thanks to all those who participated in the District Review consultations during 2017 and the Congregation Chairpersons and Pastors who completed surveys in November 2017 to January 2018.

NCLS Research This Report uses data supplied by National Church Life Survey (NCLS) Research. NCLS Research holds copyright and other intellectual property rights of the NCLS Survey and data. NCLS data is used in this report with permission of NCLS Research. The independent consultant, Paul Bullen, is responsible for the analysis of the data supplied by NCLS Research.

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A. Australian and NZ Context: Census and LAMP data

Religious Affiliation in Australia Australian society is going through dramatic change: a) Secularisation b) Loss of trust in Churches c) Young people of all faiths much less interested than their parents to be part of a church d) Changes to who people interact with and the ways people interact with each other because of changes in technology (e.g. social media, online forums, video calls and conferences).

In 1911, 96% of Australians identified as Christian in the Census. 0.8% identified as non‐Christian and 0.4% no religion. In 2016, 52% of Australians identified as Christian in the Census (the BLUE line in chart shows the trend from 1911 to 2016). 8.2% identified as non‐Christian (the RED line in chart) and 30.1% no religion (including no religious affiliation, atheists and secular beliefs) (the GREEN line in chart).

See Table over the page for detailed census data.

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Religious affiliation The following table is based on ABS data. It shows religious affiliation as indicated in the Australian Census from 1911 to 2016. Note also that from 1911 to 2016 Australia’s population grew from 4.4 million to 23.4 million.

Census Anglican Catholic Other Total Non‐ No Not Total Year % % Christian Christian Christian Religion stated Population % % % % (a) 000s % 1911 38.4 22.4 35.1 95.9 0.8 0.4 2.9(b) 4,455 1921 43.7 21.7 31.6 96.9 0.7 0.5 1.9(b) 5,436 1933 38.7 19.6 28.1 86.4 0.4 0.2 12.9 6,630 1947 39.0 20.9 28.1 88.0 0.5 0.3 11.1 7,579 1954 37.9 22.9 28.5 89.4 0.6 0.3 9.7 8,987 1961 34.9 24.9 28.4 88.3 0.7 0.4 10.7 10,508 1966 33.5 26.2 28.5 88.2 0.7 0.8 10.3 11,599 1971 31.0 27.0 28.2 86.2 0.8 6.7 6.3 12,756 1976 27.7 25.7 25.2 78.6 1.0 8.3 12.2 13,548 1981 26.1 26.0 24.3 76.4 1.4 10.8 11.4 14,576 1986 23.9 26.0 23.0 73.0 2.0 12.7 12.3 15,602 1991 23.8 27.3 22.8 74.0 2.6 12.9 10.5 16,850 2001 20.7 26.6 20.7 68.0 4.9 15.5 11.7 18,769 2006 18.7 25.8 19.4 63.9 6.2 18.7 11.2 19,855 2011 17.1 25.3 18.7 61.1 8.0 22.3 8.6 21,508 2016 13.2 22.6 16.3 52.1 8.2 30.1* 9.6 (a) 23,402 (a) Includes religion inadequately described. (b) Includes object to state. Source: Census of Population and Housing

*Secular Beliefs and Other Spiritual Beliefs and No Religious Affiliation

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Lutherans in the Australia Census

Lutheran Affiliation in the Census The number of people affiliating as Lutheran in the Census decreases significantly from 1991 to 2016, while at the same time the Australian population grows from 16.8 million to 23.4 million. The following chart shows the numbers of people in the Census affiliated with being Lutheran by State and by Census Year. The BLUE bars show the 1991 Census. One can see SA had 106,000 people affiliated with being Lutheran and NSW had 53,000. In 2006 these reduced to 71,000 and 35,000 respectively (RED bars). In 2016 these reduced to 52,000 and 20,000 respectively (GREEN bars). Lutheran Affiliation in the Census is not the same as attending a Lutheran Congregation.

This table includes the data on which the chart above is based.

Lutheran Affiliation in the Census

State/ 1991 2006 2011 2016 Territory 000s 000s 000s 000s SA 105.6 71.3 71.4 51.7

Qld 88.8 76.7 79.2 56.4 Vic 66.3 42.4 41.5 27.9 NSW 53.1 35.3 33.1 20.5 WA 16.4 12.0 13.1 7.9 NT 10.4 3.7 7.9 6.0 ACT 6.1 7.5 3.5 2.3 Tas 3.3 2.2 2.2 1.3 Australia 345.7 251.1 251.9 174.0

Note: Some of the reduction in Lutheran Affiliation in the Census from 2011 to 2016 will be because the 2016 Census required one to write “Lutheran” rather than tick a box as in the 2011 Census.

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The % of the population affiliating as Lutheran in the Census in 1991 and 2016 The percentage of the population affiliating as Lutheran in the census reduces from 1991 to 2016 and varies by state and territory.

For example in SA in 1991 7.3% of the population affiliate as Lutheran and 0.9% of the population in NSW (BLUE bars). In 2016 this has reduced to 3.1% and 0.3% respectively (RED bars).

State/ 1991 2016 Territory Population Lutherans Lutherans Population Lutherans Lutherans 000s % 000s 000s % 000s SA 1,446.3 7.3 105.6 1,676.7 3.1 51.7 NT 165.5 6.3 10.4 228.8 2.6 6.0 Qld 2,961.0 3.0 88.8 4,703.2 1.2 56.4 ACT 289.3 2.1 6.1 397.4 0.6 2.3 Vic 4,420.4 1.5 66.3 5,926.6 0.5 27.9 WA 1,636.1 1.0 16.4 2,474.4 0.3 7.9 NSW 5,898.7 0.9 53.1 7,480.2 0.3 20.5 Tas 468.8 0.7 3.3 509.9 0.3 1.3 Australia 17,284.0 2.0 345.7 23,397.3 0.7 174.0

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Lutherans in the Census and Average Weekly Attendance (AWA) at congregations The likelihood of people who affiliate as Lutherans in the census attending congregations varies by State and Territory.

For example in SA in 2016 there were 4.7 census Lutherans for each average weekly attendee in a congregation. In NSW there were 16.7 census Lutherans for each average weekly attendee in a congregation

2016

State/Territory Census Average Census Lutherans Weekly Lutherans per 000s Attendance* Average

Weekly Attendance SA 51.7 10,932 4.7 ACT 2.3 293 7.8 Qld 56.4 6,496 8.7 Vic 27.9 2,835 9.8 WA 7.9 531 14.9

NSW 20.5 1,228 16.7 NT 6.0 299 20.1 Tas 1.3 62 21.0 Australia 174.0 22,676 7.7 NZ na 454 na Aust & NZ na 23,130 na

* AWA based on LAMP returns.

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Census Lutherans in NSW/ACT by Age group The following chart and table shows the distribution of Census Lutherans in 2016 in NSW/ACT by age group.

The largest numbers of Census Lutherans in NSW and the ACT are in the age range 50 to 80 years of age.

2016 Census Lutherans by Age Group

Age Group ACT NSW NSW & ACT % 0‐9 years 135 1,349 1,484 6.5 10‐19 years 192 1,611 1,803 7.9 20‐29 years 177 1,310 1,487 6.6 30‐39 years 244 1,760 2,004 8.8 40‐49 years 296 2,643 2,939 12.9 50‐59 years 366 3,191 3,557 15.7 60‐69 years 333 3,256 3,589 15.8 70‐79 years 292 3,060 3,352 14.8 80‐89 years 168 1,800 1,968 8.7 90‐99 years 43 467 510 2.2 100 years and over 0 3 3 0.0 TOTAL 2,246 20,450 22,696 100.0

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The number of census Lutherans per congregation attendee varies by age group. For those under 50 there are between 15 and 19 census Lutherans per congregation attendee and for those over 50 there are between 11 and 12 census Lutherans per congregation attendee.

2016 Census Lutherans by Age Group

Age Groups NSW&ACT % Census Attendees* % Attendees Census Census (AWA) (AWA) Lutherans per Lutherans AWA 15‐29 2,389 11% 148 10% 16.1 30‐49 4,943 22% 259 17% 19.1 50‐69 7,146 31% 593 39% 12.0 70+ 5,833 26% 521 34% 11.2

* Age group percentages for AWA based on NCLS data and LAMP District AWA. The NLCLS data may underestimate the 70+ age group and so the Census Lutherans per AWA for this age group may be less than 11.2.

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B. Lutheran Congregations in Australia and NZ

There are approximately 400 Lutheran congregations in Australia and NZ (based on LAMP statistical returns). The data in this section is based on the most recent statistical returns in LAMP at December 2017.

They vary enormously in size based on average weekly attendance (AWA). 134 of the 400 congregations have an AWA of 20 or less, 8 of the 400 congregations have an AWA of 300 or more.

While over half the congregations have average weekly attendances of 50 or less, most Lutherans attend Congregations with AWA of 100 or more.

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Congregation size by District The mix of congregation sizes varies greatly by District.

For example SA & NT have 20 Congregations with an AWA of 150 or more. NSW & ACT have no Congregations with an AWA of 150 or more.

56% of the AWA in SA & NT District is in congregations with more than 100 members. In NSW 16% of AWA is in congregations with more than 100 members.

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The NSW District has the largest percentage of AWA in congregations with less than 50 members than any other District.

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The charts above are based on the following tables.

Lutheran Congregations in Australian and NZ by size

Size Size Nos SA Qld Vic NSW NZ WA TOTAL & NT & Tas & ACT Very small <=20 50 36 17 20 6 5 134 Small 21‐<=50 44 30 17 13 5 3 112

Medium 51 <=100 39 20 11 9 2 3 84

Large 101<=150 15 14 5 2 1 0 37

Large + 151<=200 9 5 1 0 0 1 16

Large ++ 201<=300 7 2 0 0 0 0 9

Very Large 301‐400 4 2 2 0 0 0 8

Total 168 109 53 44 14 12 400

In the table above one can see that there are 50 congregations in the SA & NT District with AWA of 20 or less. In NSW & ACT there are 0 congregations with AWA of 151 or more.

Total AWA by Congregation size by District

Size Size Nos SA Qld Vic NSW NZ WA TOTAL & NT & Tas & ACT Very small <=20 552 408 127 206 41 44 1,378

Small 21‐<=50 1,406 1,009 540 400 153 96 3,604

Medium 51 <=100 2,894 1,490 879 669 157 202 6,291

Large 101<=150 1,842 1,694 533 246 103 0 4,418

Large + 151<=200 1,533 837 192 0 0 189 2,751

Large ++ 201<=300 1,617 407 0 0 0 0 2,024

Very Large 301‐400 1,387 651 626 0 0 0 2,664

Total 11,231 6,496 2,897 1,521 454 531 2,3130

In the table above one can see that there is a total AWA of 1,387 in Very Large (300+) congregations in the SA & NT District. In NSW & ACT there is a total AWA of 206 in congregations with less than 20 AWA.

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% of AWA in each District by size of congregation

Size Size Nos SA Qld Vic NSW NZ WA TOTAL & NT % & Tas & ACT % % % % % % Very small <=20 5 6 4 14 9 8 6 Small 21‐<=50 13 16 19 26 34 18 16 Medium 51 <=100 26 23 30 44 35 38 27 Large 101<=150 16 26 18 16 23 0 19 Large + 151<=200 14 13 7 0 0 36 12 Large ++ 201<=300 14 6 0 0 0 0 9 Very Large 301‐400 12 10 22 0 0 0 12 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

In the table above one can see that 26% of the AWA in the SA & NT District with AWA of 51 to 100. In NSW & ACT 44% of the AWA is in congregations of between 51 and 100 AWA.

The following table is similar to the one above except that all the Large categories have been combined. 56% of the AWA in SA & NT, and 16% in NSW & ACT is in congregations with 100 or more AWA.

% of AWA in each District by size of congregation (Large sizes combined)

Size Size Nos SA Qld Vic NSW NZ WA TOTAL & NT % & Tas & ACT % % % % % % Very small <=20 5 6 4 14 9 8 6 Small 21‐<=50 13 16 19 26 34 18 16 Medium 51 <=100 26 23 30 44 35 38 27 Large + ++ >=100 Very large 56 55 47 16 23 36 52 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

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C. Congregations/Sites in NSW & ACT: Data sources

Congregations/sites In NSW and the ACT there are 53 Congregation/Sites with an AWA of approximately 1,770.

Some Congregations are multi‐site congregations; some are single site congregations. See below for the full list.

For these 53 Congregations/Sites there are:

44 Congregations that have completed statistical returns in LAMP for 2016 representing 1,592 AWA (90 % of the Districts AWA)

28 Congregations/Sites that completed the 2016 NCLS survey. 968 adult surveys were completed (approximately 55% of the District’s AWA).

40 Congregations/Sites that completed the Chairperson’s survey (75% of Congregations/Sites representing 75% of the District’s AWA).

In the regional analyses in this report new regions have been created, in particular Greater Sydney has been included as one region and Coast North and Coast South combined (because once Sydney was in its own Region these two regions are each very small).

This distribution of the 53 Congregations/Sites in the new regions and by size is:

Congregations/Sites: Size by Region (New)

Size Size Nos Canberra Coast North Riverina Sydney Total AWA North & West South Very Small <=20 4 1 6 7 4 22 Small 21‐<=50 1 3 2 5 6 17 Medium 51 <=100 2 1 0 7 2 12 Large >=100 1 0 0 0 1 2

TOTAL 8 5 8 19 13 53

Below is a full list of the 53 Congregations/Sites listing:

Region (New) Congregation/Site Name and Location Zone (official Region) LGA (as at 2016 to match the 2016 Census data) Size

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Region No Congregation/Site Zone LGA Size (New) Name and Location Good Shepherd, Canberra 1 Canberra ACT Medium Tuggeranong 2 Holy Cross, Belconnen Canberra ACT Medium 3 Immanuel, Woden Canberra ACT Large 4 St Peter's, Canberra Canberra ACT Small St Peter's Estonian, 5 Canberra ACT Very Small Canberra 6 Trinity Finnish, Canberra Canberra ACT Very Small St John the Baptist, Queanbeyan-Palerang 7 Canberra Very Small Queanbeyan Regional (A) 8 Trinity, Cooma Canberra Snowy Monaro Regional (A) Very Small Coast 9 St Matthew's, Woy Woy Coastal North Central Coast (C) (NSW) Small North 10 Peace, Coffs Harbour Coastal North Coffs Harbour (C) Very Small and 11 LifeWay, Newcastle Coastal North Newcastle (C) Small South St Peter's, Port 12 Coastal North Port Macquarie-Hastings (A) Small Macquarie Illawarra and South 13 Coastal South Wollongong (C) Medium Coast, Wollongong Immanuel West, North 14 North West Bland (A) Very Small West Wyalong 15 St John's, Forbes North West Forbes (A) Very Small 16 St John, Gilgandra North West Gilgandra (A) Very Small 17 Trinity, Gunnedah North West Gunnedah (A) Very Small 18 St Peter's, Orange North West Orange (C) Very Small 19 St Paul's, Parkes North West Parkes (A) Very Small St Paul's, West 20 North West Tamworth Regional (A) Small Tamworth 21 St Mark, Dubbo North West Western Plains Regional (A) Small Riverina 22 St Luke's, Albury Riverina Albury (C) Medium 23 St Peter's, Lavington Riverina Albury (C) Medium 24 St Andrew's, Corowa Riverina Federation (A) Very Small 25 Bethlehem, Jindera Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Small 26 St Stephens, Culcairn Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Small Holy Cross, 27 Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Very Small Burrumbuttock St Johns Primary 28 Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Medium School, Jindera Chapel 29 St Paul's, Henty Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Medium 30 St Peter's, Gerogery Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Small 31 Trinity, Bethel Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Very Small 32 Zion, Walla Walla Riverina Greater Hume Shire (A) Medium 33 St Paul's, Griffith Riverina Griffith (C) Very Small 34 St John's, Leeton Riverina Leeton (A) Very Small 35 Bethlehem, Milbrulong Riverina Lockhart (A) Very Small 36 St John’s, Pleasant Hills Riverina Lockhart (A) Very Small 37 Salem, Alma Park Riverina Lockhart (A) Small 38 Trinity, Temora Riverina Temora (A) Medium Zion Lutheran Church, 39 Riverina Temora (A) Small Trungly Hall 40 Bethlehem, Wagga Medium Riverina Wagga Wagga (C) Wagga

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Region No Congregation/Site Zone LGA Size (New) Name and Location Our Saviour, Sydney 41 Coastal South Blue Mountains (C) Small Springwood Good Shepherd, 42 Coastal South Campbelltown (C) (NSW) Small Campbelltown 43 Concordia, Yagoona Coastal South Canterbury-Bankstown (A) Very Small 44 Indonesian, Sydney Coastal North Canterbury-Bankstown (A) Medium Southern Cross Finnish, 45 Coastal South Canterbury-Bankstown (A) Very Small Sydney 46 Living Waters, Liverpool Coastal South Liverpool (C) Small 47 Redeemer, Narraweena Coastal North Northern Beaches (A) Very Small 48 LifeWay, Epping Coastal North Parramatta (C) Large 49 Sydney Chinese, Epping Coastal North Parramatta (C) Small 50 St Paul's, St Marys Coastal South Penrith (C) Small Sydney Estonian, 51 Coastal South Strathfield (A) Very Small Sydney Good Shepherd, 52 Coastal South Sutherland Shire (A) Small Sutherland 53 St Paul's, Sydney Coastal North Sydney (C) Medium

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D. NSW & ACT Context: Census and LAMP data

The following maps and tables are based on 2016 Census.

There are six maps:

i. Population of NSW and ACT by LGA ii. Population of Greater Sydney by LGA iii. Census Lutherans in NSW and the ACT by LGA iv. LGA’s with Lutheran Congregations in NSW and the ACT v. Census Lutherans in Greater Sydney by LGA vi. LGAs with Lutheran Congregations in Greater Sydney

Each of these maps uses LGA boundaries as at the 2016 census and shows (by colour shades) the population or the number of census Lutherans in each LGA, e.g. light yellow 1 to 99 and dark red 2000 to 2999 for the Census Lutherans.

The tables following the maps show for each LGA that has one or more Lutheran congregations:

LGA ‐ Number on map LGA Name Region Number of Congregations/Sites (in the whole LGA) Average Weekly Attendance (for the whole LGA) Lutherans in LGA ‐ Census Population of LGA Lutherans per AWA % of Lutherans in Population

The legend for the four Census Lutherans maps is:

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ii) Population Greater Sydney by LGA (2016)

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iv) LGA’s with Lutheran Congregations in NSW and the ACT (2016)

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LGA LGA Name Region Number of Average Lutherans Population Lutherans % of Congregat‐ Weekly in LGA ‐ of LGA per AWA Lutherans in ions/Sites Attendance Census Population A Albury (C) Riverina 2 158 1,068 51,080 6.8 2.1 B Greater Hume Shire (A) Riverina 8 337 947 10,357 2.8 9.1 C Lockhart (A) Riverina 3 61 130 3,121 2.1 4.2 D Federation (A) Riverina 1 4 101 12,279 25.3 0.8 E Wagga Wagga (C) Riverina 1 83 700 62,383 8.4 1.1 F Griffith (C) Riverina 1 13 98 25,635 7.5 0.4 G Leeton (A) Riverina 1 15 78 11,167 5.2 0.7 H Temora (A) Riverina 2 100 322 6,110 3.2 5.3 I Bland (A) North West 1 9 86 5,958 9.6 1.4 J Forbes (A) North West 1 5 37 9,589 7.4 0.4 K Parkes (A) North West 1 18 83 14,611 4.6 0.6 L Orange (C) North West 1 12 82 40,348 6.8 0.2 M Western Plains Regional (A) North West 1 21 185 50,075 8.8 0.4 N Gilgandra (A) North West 1 15 57 4,234 3.8 1.3 O Gunnedah (A) North West 1 0 44 12,214 na 0.4 P Tamworth Regional (A) North West 1 20 92 59,662 4.6 0.2 Q ACT Canberra 6 301 2257 397,393 7.5 0.6 R Queanbeyan‐Palerang Canberra 1 8 317 56,027 39.6 0.6 Regional (A) S Snowy Monaro Regional (A) Canberra 1 10 152 20,216 15.2 0.8 T Central Coast (C) (NSW) Coast_North 1 28 755 327,736 27.0 0.2 U Newcastle (C) Coast_North 1 40 254 155,412 6.4 0.2 V Port Macquarie‐Hastings (A) Coast_North 1 27 230 78,541 8.5 0.3 W Coffs Harbour (C) Coast_North 1 4 197 72,949 49.3 0.3 X Wollongong (C) Coast_South 1 52 760 203,630 14.6 0.4

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v) Census Lutherans in Greater Sydney by LGA

vi) LGAs with Lutheran Congregations in Greater Sydney

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LGA LGA Name Region Number of Average Lutherans in Population Lutherans % of Congregations Weekly LGA ‐ Census of LGA per AWA Lutherans in /Sites Attendance Population S1 Blue Mountains (C) Sydney 1 32 248 76,902 7.8 0.3 S2 Penrith (C) Sydney 1 27 511 196,064 18.9 0.3 S3 Liverpool (C) Sydney 1 23 247 204,330 10.7 0.1 S4 Campbelltown (C) (NSW) Sydney 1 27 332 157,007 12.3 0.2 S5 Sutherland Shire (A) Sydney 1 26 563 218,465 21.7 0.3 S6 Canterbury‐Bankstown (A) Sydney 3 93 422 346,300 4.5 0.1 S7 Strathfield (A) Sydney 1 10 31 40,313 3.1 0.1 S8 Parramatta (C) Sydney 2 130 335 226,153 2.6 0.1 S9 Sydney (C) Sydney 1 50 409 208,376 8.2 0.2 S10 Northern Beaches (A) Sydney 1 17 877 252,876 51.6 0.3

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E. Congregations' Chairpersons Survey (NSW & ACT)

Response rate The survey was completed for 40 Congregations/Sites out of 53 in NSW/ACT (75%). Half of the Congregations/Sites not completing the survey had an average weekly attendance less than 20, the reminder were in the range 20 to 60.

These 40 Congregation/sites represent an average weekly attendance of approximately 1,450 out of 1,770 in NSW/ACT (75%).

The results can be taken to be reasonably representative of NSW and the ACT Congregations/Sites.

Below is the full text of the survey and the collated responses (in charts and tables).

Survey Text This survey is part of the LCA NSW District Review. See the Interim Report circulated with this survey for details.

The main focus for the next steps in Phase 1 of the Review will be Congregation Church Council discussions and Congregation Members and Pastors surveys during February to April 2018.

This survey is to ensure that all the questions and issues are on the table; and that some additional data can be added to the Information Pack being prepared for the Congregation Church Council discussions.

The surveys will be returned direct to the Review Consultant Paul Bullen (not to the District).

The Survey has 4 pages:

1: Congregation Membership 2: Congregation Activities 3: Priorities and Strategic Issues 4: Finances, buildings, land and assets

Please complete the survey by MONDAY 18th December (Deadline extended).

The survey is being sent to all Congregation Chairpersons in the NSW District.

Complete the survey in one sitting.

Each page is saved when you move to the next page.

If you leave the survey idle for 20 minutes the server will time out. You will be reminded to press Next/Back/Save before a timeout happens so you can then take as much time as you need.

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Congregation Membership The purpose of this preliminary survey to Chairpersons is to build up some minimal data about each Congregation/Site. Nearly all Congregation Chairpersons are Chairperson of one Congregation in one site. You only complete this survey ONCE. If you are a Chairperson of a Congregation with multi‐sites pages 1, 2 and 4 of the survey need to be completed for each site (as we are wanting to develop a geographical picture of the District and so need data about each site separately). On completion of the survey you will have the option to start the survey again for another site. See Attachment 1 Q1. What Congregation/site? for full list. Name Town/Suburb Postcode

Q2. What year was the Congregation/site founded? Founding years Year founded: Congregations/Sites NSW/ACT were known for 36 (for 36 sites with known dates) 14 of the 40 Congregations/Site 33% 12 s with completed surveys. 10

8

17% No of obs No 6 14% 14% 11% 4 8%

2 3%

0 1860 1880 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 Q2 Year Founded

Q3. On average, how many members typically attend/ed Sunday Worship? 1980 2000 2017 Total Average Weekly Attendance For 25 for 25 Congregations/sites Congregations/Site with data known for 1980, 2000 & 2017 s where data is 1600 known for 1990, 2000 and 2017 the 1400 total average 1200 weekly attendance has halved from 1000 1980 to 2017. 800

600

Sum Average Weekly Attendance 400

200

0 1980 2000 2017

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Q4. What do you ESTIMATE was/is the number of members in each age group (based on average weekly attendance) for the years listed below? 1980 2000 2017 0 ‐ 4 5 ‐ 17 18 ‐ 29 30 ‐ 49 50 ‐ 69 70+ The graph on the left shows for Average Weekly Attendance for 19 congregations/ sites 19 congregations/ where there is known data sites where there is known data for 1980, 2000 and 2017 the age breakdown of the total average weekly attendance for each of the 3 years.

The biggest losses from 1980 to 2017 are in the 0 to 49 age groups,.

Average Weekly Attendance

Age Range 1980 2000 2017 0_to_4 98 71 23 5_to_17 201 134 77 18_to_29 247 145 53 30_to_49 316 214 97 50_to_69 335 260 223 70+ 462 456 419

Q5. How many Congregation Church Council members are there?

Church Council Membership 43%

28%

20%

10%

1471014 Number of Members

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Congregation Activities

Q6 Worship and Word for the Congregation Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Less frequently None Worship Communion Children's Sunday ministry Adult bible study Youth bible study Other Q6a Worship Q6b Communion

85%

44%

33%

18%

10% 5% 3% 3% Weekly Monthly Weekly Monthly Fortnightly Less frequently Fortnightly Less frequently

Q6c Children's Sunday Ministry Q6d Adult Bible Study

47%

31% 24% 24% 22% 22%

11% 11% 8%

Weekly Monthly None Weekly Monthly None Fortnightly Less frequently Fortnightly Less frequently

Q6e Youth Bible Study 64%

14% 11% 6% 6%

Weekly Monthly None Fortnightly Less frequently

Q7. If other, please specify Examples included: Ladies Guild Ladies Fellowship Church choir Fellowship Ministry Council Fellowship M/T lunch for students studying at a nearby university.

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Q8. Social/ministry activities for members of the Congregation Does your Congregation have specific social activities for its members (other than social activities immediately before or after worship) (e.g. men’s breakfast)? Q8. Social Ministry in Congregation

28% 26% 21% 21%

5%

Yes, weekly Yes, sometimes No Yes, often Yes, rarely

Q9. If yes, what are the activities you invest most energy in? Examples included: Op Shop, Concerts, Community Luncheons, Men's Breakfast, Ladies Fellowship, Birthdays, Celebration of special events (i.e.500 Years), Senior's fellowship, Visit to other Lutheran congregation

Q10. Mission for others in the wider community Does your Congregation, as a congregation conduct or support specific mission activities for the wider community? (e.g. scripture classes in schools) Q10. Mission in wider community

38%

23% 18% 15%

5%

Yes, weekly Yes, sometimes No Yes, often Yes, rarely

Q11. If yes, what are the activities you invest most energy in? Examples included: Scripture to local public school Supporting opshop for SRE teachers in the local high schools. Scripture lessons in public school Pastoral support for local church primary school Service with Holy communion at local aged‐care hostel Distribution of Easter tracts to local town & district Scripture in Schools Fellowship at a nearby retirement village Financial support to Christian Education in Schools Op Shop Nursing Home Ministry Concerts

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Q12. Ministry for others in the wider community Does your Congregation, as a congregation do or support specific ministry activities for the wider community? (e.g. providing breakfast at the local school, visiting a nursing home) Q12. Ministry in the wider community

41%

24% 22%

11%

3%

Yes, weekly Yes, sometimes No Yes, often Yes, rarely

Q13. If yes, what are the activities you invest most energy in? Examples include: Providing non perishables to Mary Mac's To students from the university; Weekly bread ministry Weekly 'breakfast club' at a local primary school Breakfast/Scripture ; Community Kitchen; Visiting Nursing Home Home Visits Visitations to the sick and ailing at hospitals, nursing homes and residences

Q14. Ecumenical activities Does your Congregation, as a congregation participate in or support specific ecumenical activities with other Christian denominations? (e.g. monthly ecumenical service, Christmas carols) Q14. Ecumenical 49%

26% 21%

5%

Yes, weekly Yes, sometimes No Yes, often Yes, rarely

Q15. If yes, what are the activities you invest most energy in? Examples included: Carols night‐ we invite the local Catholic community World Day of Prayer; Presbyterian Women's group Combined Schools Easter & Christmas Services Scripture education at local school. Christian Leaders meet monthly; Monthly Ecumenical Services Week of prayer of Christian unity. Reformation Day ‐ attendance at local Lutheran Church.

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Strategic Issues NOTE: Responses to the questions on this page will be collated as a whole. Responses to these questions will not be reported in any way that identifies individuals making comments or individual congregations.

Q16. Congregation Priorities Included in Report On page 6 of the Interim Report there is a list of Congregation Priorities for Discussion: that have been talked about in the Review consultations to date. Does Holding up a mirror your congregation have other priorities? If so, what?

Included in Report Q17. Other District Priorities for Discussion: On page 7 of the Interim report there is a list of possible District Priorities Holding up a mirror that have been mentioned in the Review consultations to date. Are there other District Priorities you think should be added to this list? Included in Report Q18. District Strategic Issues for Discussion: On page 7 of the Interim Report there is a list of possible Strategic Issues Holding up a mirror that have been mentioned in the Review consultations to date. Are there other strategic issues you think should be added to this list?

Finances, buildings, land and assets

Q19. What facilities does the Congregation/site own? 83% Church 58% Hall 43% Meeting rooms 58% Parking on church site 48% Manse/house Other, please specify

Q20. What is the seating capacity of the Church and Hall?

Church Seating Capacity and Average Weekly Attendance for 36 Congregations/sites

Note: overall church capacity far exceeds average weekly attendance.

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Hall Capacity and Average Weekly Attendance for 28 Congregations/sites

Note: with a few exceptions, overall church capacity far exceeds average weekly attendance.

NOTE: Responses to the questions below will be collated as a whole to build Zone and District profiles. Responses to these questions will not be reported in any way that identifies individual Congregations/Sites.

Q21, What is an estimate of the Congregation/site's income from the following sources 33 Congregations/Sites Local Congregation offerings Total: $950,000 (64%) provided financial Smallest third: $ 0 to 350 details. Middle third: $ 2,160 to 35,000 the data on the left Largest third: $ 30,000 to 144,200 shows the ranges of the smallest third, Specific donations Total: $72,000 (5%) middle third and Smallest third: $ 0 to 0 largest third for Middle third: $ 0 to 1,000 each category Largest third: $ 1, 000 to 27,600 respectively. Rent/fees from property/parking/venue hire Total: $374,000 (24%) Smallest third: $0 to 0 Middle third: $0 to 45 Largest third: $60 to 95,000

Other Total: $100,000 (7%) Smallest third: $ 0 to 0 Middle third: $0 to 0 Largest third: $0 to 45,000

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Q22, What is an estimate of the value of the Congregation/site's financial reserves/assets? Other than Land and Buildings Financial Assets $ 000 s

Cash reserves Total $5 million Smallest third: $ 0 to 150 Middle third: $ 200 to 60,000 Largest third: $ 80,000 to 2,000,000

Other financial assets Total $130,000 4 sites only $ 500 to $80,000

Q23. What is a BALL PARK ESTIMATE of the value of the Land and Buildings owned by the Congregation/site? 14% $0 No land and building owned Land and buildings 19% Less than $200,000 are the major 6% $200,000 to $500,000 assets. 22% $500,000 to $1 million Total $42 million 28% $1 ‐ 2 million if average value in each range assumed 8% $3 ‐ 5 million 3% $6 ‐ 10 million 0% more than $10 million Included in Report Q24. Other comments about the Review process, questions or issues? for Discussion: Holding up a mirror

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F. Pastors Survey (NSW & ACT)

28 Pastors completed the Pastor’s survey including 22 of 26 active pastors and 6 of 9 retired pastors actively working in the NSW District.

The following is the full text of the survey and collated responses.

In the collated responses:

Q5 & /Q6 below include all pastors Q7 to Q10 include all except retired pastors

Pastors This survey is part of the LCA NSW District Review. See the Interim Report circulated with this survey for details.

The main focus for the next steps in Phase 1 of the Review will be Congregation Church Council discussions and Congregation Members and Pastors surveys during February to April 2018.

This survey is to ensure that all the questions and issues are on the table; and that some additional data can be added to the Information Pack being prepared for the Congregation Church Council discussions.

The surveys will be returned directly to the Review Consultant Paul Bullen (not to the District). Only collated responses for all Pastors will be reported. No individuals will be identified in any reporting.

The Survey has 2 pages:

Page 1: Priorities and Issues Page 2: You and your experience

Please complete the survey by Monday 18th December (Deadline extended.)

The survey is being sent to all Pastors in the NSW District and retired Pastors who are active in the NSW District.

Priorities and Issues

Q1. Congregation Priorities Included in Report for Discussion: Holding up a On page 6 of the Interim Report there is a list of mirror examples of Congregation Priorities that have been talked about in the Review consultations to date. Do any of the Congregation(s) you work with have other priorities? If so, what?

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Q2. District Priorities Included in Report for Discussion: Holding up a mirror On page 6 of the Interim Report there is a list of examples of possible District Priorities that have been mentioned in the Review consultations to date. Are there other District Priorities you think should be added to this list?

Q3. District Strategic Issues Included in Report for Discussion: Holding up a mirror On page 7 of the Interim Report there is a list of Examples of Strategic Issues that have been mentioned in the Review consultations to date. Are there other Strategic Issues you think should be added to this list?

You and Your experience The answers to the following questions are for generating a profile of all pastors in NSW. No individual responses will be identified in any reporting.

Q4. Are you: 20 Pastor of a Congregation(s) The data on the left is number of pastors (not 2 Pastor in another ministry/role (e.g. percentages). School/Army/Aged care/other) 6 Retired Pastor actively working in the Q5 & 56 below include all pastors NSW District from time to time Q7 to Q10 include all except retired pastors)

Q5 Zone Q5. What Zone are you working in? (If retired, in what zone have you worked the most in your retirement.) 39%

Canberra 25% Coastal North 21% Coastal South 14% North West Riverina

Coastal South Coastal North North West Note: There were no appointed pastors in the Riverina Canberra North West in November 2017.

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Q6. During 2017 To what extent do you agree with the following?

Answer within the context of your role, i.e. Congregation Pastor / Other ministry / Retired

Q6a Well supported by District a) I am well supported in my role as a Pastor 46% by the District.

25%

11% 11% 7%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q6b Supported by Congregation/Parish/Ministry b) I am well supported in my role as Pastor by the Congregation/Parish/Ministry. 39% 36%

18%

7%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q6c Opportunities to collaborate with Pastors c) There are sufficient opportunities to collaborate with other Pastors. 39%

29%

18%

7% 7%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

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Q6d Opportunities for professional development d) Ongoing training and professional

development opportunities are adequate. 43%

21%

14% 11% 7% 4%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q6e Confident in the governance of the District e) I am confident in the governance of the District. 39%

25%

14% 11% 11%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q6f Congregations working to address strategic issues f) I think that overall the Congregation(s)/ I work with are addressing the strategic issues facing them.

29% 25%

18% 14% 11%

4%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q6g District addressing strategic issues g) I think as a District we are addressing the strategic issues facing us.

25% 21% 18% 14% 14%

7%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

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Q6h The District needs dramatic change for the future h) The NSW District needs dramatic change if we are to grow and thrive in the future

32% 29%

21%

11%

4% 4%

SD DISAGREE PD PA AGREE SA

Q7. What supports do you have in place?

Q7a Lutheran Ministers Fraternal a) I am part of a ministers' fraternal (with Retired Pastors not inlcuded other Lutheran pastors)

55%

25% 20%

No Yes Yes & it's very useful

Q7b Other Ministers Fraternal b) I am part of a ministers' fraternal (with Retired Pastors not inlcuded other Denominations)

41%

32% 27%

No Yes Yes & it's very useful

Q7c Mentor c) I have a mentor Retired Pastors not inlcuded

50%

32%

18%

No Yes Yes & it's very useful

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Q7d Clinical supervision d) I have clinical supervision Retired Pastors not inlcuded 86%

9% 5%

No Yes Yes & it's very useful Q8 Age Retired Pastors not inlcuded

Q8. What is your age?

27%

18% 18% 14% 9% 5% 5% 5%

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80

Q9 Years ordained Q9. About how many years have you been an Retired Pastors not inlcuded ordained pastor?

23% 18% 14% 14% 14% 9% 5% 5%

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Q9_Years ordainted

Q10 Years in the District Q10. About how many years have you worked Retired Pastors not inlcuded in the NSW District as a pastor (in total)?

45%

14% 14% 14% 9% 5%

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

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IF YOU ARE NOT YET RETIRED: Q11 Years hope to continue Retired Pastors not inlcuded Q11. How long are you hoping/expecting to continue to be a Pastor before you retire? Not applicable: Retired Less than 5 years 38% 5 to 9 years 24% 10 to 14 years 19%

15 to 19 years 10% 10% 20 or more years Less than 5 years 10 to 14 years 20 or more years 5 to 9 years 15 to 19 years IF YOU ARE RETIRED:

Q12. How long are you hoping/expecting to Of the 6 retired pastors replying: continue to actively support the NSW District in your retirement? 1 Less than 5 years Not applicable: Not retired 3 5 to 9 years Less than 5 years 2 10 to 14 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 or more years Included in Report for Discussion: Holding up a Q13. Other comments on any aspect of the mirror Review process, questions or issues?

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G. Congregations: NCLS Survey (NSW & ACT)

28 Congregations/Sites completed the 2016 NCLS survey.

23 of these Congregations/Sites have sufficient responses to separately show collated results.

Below are charts showing the collated responses for 23 Congregations/Sites for a selection of the questions in the NCLS Survey.

The full text of the NCLS Survey is at Attachment 1.

Each chart shows the collated responses for one question from the NCLS survey. The question is at the top of each chart.

Each chart shows the responses for the 23 Congregations/Sites listed by Region (new) and size so that it is easy to see the patterns across the regions and for different size congregations. The Congregations/Sites are listed across the bottom of the chart in order of Region and size of Congregation/Site. Size is based on:

Size Size Nos AWA Very Small <=20 Small 21‐<=50 Medium 51 <=100 Large >=100

The Congregations/Sites are numbered for ease of reference. Note, the numbering here is NOT the same as the numbering in C. Congregations/Sites in NSW & ACT. The Congregations/Sites in the charts here are deliberately not identified by name.

Most of the charts show the percentage of the Congregation/Site answering the question a particular way. The scale for the collated responses is on the left hand side of the chart.

Given the layout of the charts it is easy to see Regional differences, congregation size differences and differences between individual congregations.

Charts are included for:

Q1. How often do you go to church services (worship services) at this local church? Q2. How long have you been going to church services or activities at this local church? Q3. Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? Q4. Do you regularly take part in any activities of this local church that reach out to the wider community? Q5. Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this local church/congregation? Q8. Before you started coming here, what was the denomination of your previous church? Q9. Age Q31. Which of the following aspects of this local church do you personally most value? Q39. Do you currently perform any of these leadership or ministry roles here? (Mark ALL that apply) Q56. In your opinion, which of the following should be given priority by this local church in the next 12 months?

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q1: How often do you go to church services at this local church? 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30 Percentage of Congregation 20

10 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 0 0 24 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22

Canberra Large 1 2-3 Times per month Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Weekly or more Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 Total > monthly North Very West Small 7

NCLS Congregation Summary Q2. How long have you been going to church services or activities at this local church?

100 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10

0

6 - 10 Years Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22

Canberra Large 1 11 - 20 Years Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 More than 20 y ears Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 TOTAL > 6 years North Very West Small 7

Q2. In the chart above the different periods of time coming to the congregation are represented by different coloured lines. The blue dots and line show the percentage of each congregation coming to the congregation for between 6 and 10 years. The red dots and line show the percentage of each congregation coming to the congregation for between 11 and 20 years. Note the differences by Region.

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q3: Small group activities Yes, in small prayer, discussion or Bible study groups Yes, in fellowships, clubs, social or other groups 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Pray er Groups Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 Social Groups North Very West Small 7

NCLS Congregation Summary Q4: Reach out to the w ider community Yes, in evangelistic or outreach activities Yes, in community service, social justice or welfare activities of this local church 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Ev angelistic outreach Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 Community serv ice North Very West Small 7

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q5: Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this local church/congregation? 100

90

80 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10

0

Yes- Growing Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22

Canberra Large 1 Yes - Stable Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Yes - Weakening Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 Yes - TOTAL North Very West Small 7

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q8: Before you started coming here, w hat w as the denomination of your previous church? % other than Lutheran 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 North Very West Small 7

NCLS Congregation Summary Q9: Age 100 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10

0

15 - 29 Years 30 - 49 Years Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22

Canberra Large 1 50 - 69 Years Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 70 + Years Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 50 + Years North Very West Small 7

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q9. Average age of those 15 years of age and over 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 Average age of those 15 years and over 25 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 20 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 North Very West Small 7

Q31 a) k)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q31: Which of the following aspects of this local church do you personally most value? a) Wider community care or social justice emphasis k) Practical care for one another in times of need 100 90 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 80 70 60 50 40 30

Percentage of Congregation 20 10 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 a) Wider community care Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 k) Care f or one another North Very West Small 7

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Q31 c) d)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q31: Which of the following aspects of this local church do you personally most value? c) Traditional style of worship or music d) Contemporary style of worship or music 100 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10

0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 c) Traditional Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 d) Contemporary North Very West Small 7

Q31 e) g)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q31: Which of the following aspects of this local church do you personally most value? e) Sharing in Holy Communion/the Eucharist/Lord's Supper g) Sermons, preaching or Bible teaching 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

Percentage of Congregation 20

10 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 e) Eucharist . . Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 g) Sermons . . North Very West Small 7

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NCLS Congregation Summary Q39. Do you currently perform any of these leadership or ministry roles here? % YES 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20 Percentage of Congregation YES 10 Canberra CN NW Riverina Sy dney 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 North Very West Small 7

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Q56 b) & c)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q56: In your opinion, which of the following should be given priority by this local church in the next 12 months? b) Worship services that are nurturing to people's faith c) Building a strong sense of community within this local church 100 90 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 80 70 60 50 40 30

Percentage of Congregation 20 10 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 b) Worship Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 c) Community North Very West Small 7

Q56 d) & g)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q56: In your opinion, which of the following should be given priority by this local church in the next 12 months? d) Creating a clear vision for this local church's future g) Supporting social justice and aid to people in need 100 90 Canberra CN & NW Riverina Sy dney 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 Percentage of Congregation 10 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 d) Creating v ision Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 g) Justice - need North Very West Small 7

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Q56 k) and l)

NCLS Congregation Summary Q56: In your opinion, which of the following should be given priority by this local church in the next 12 months? k) Growing into a larger local church l) Starting a new church or mission venture 100 90 Canberra CN & NW Riv erina Sy dney 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 Percentage of Congregation 10 0 Sydney Large 18 Sydney Small 20 Sydney Small 21 Sydney Small 22 Canberra Large 1 Riverina Small 14 Small Riverina 15 Small Riverina 16 Small Riverina 17 Small Riverina Riverina Medium 8 Riverina Medium 9 Sydney Medium 19 Canberra Medium 2 Canberra Medium 3 Coast North Small 5 Coast North Small 6 Riverina Medium 10 Riverina Medium 11 Riverina Medium 12 Riverina Medium 13 k) Growing larger Sydney Very Small 23 Canberra Very Small 4 l) Starting new church North Very West Small 7

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H. Active Members: NLCS Survey (NSW & ACT)

Who comes to congregations? There are many ways of describing the people who regularly attend congregations:

By age groups By the number of years they have been coming to the congregation By their activities in the congregation By their priorities for the congregation By other demographic characteristics such as education and marital status By their experience of their faith.

The two ways explored here are: The combination of age and number of years attending the congregation (called TYPE for ease of reference). The orientation of the person (e.g. interested in groups, evangelistic outreach, community service (called ORIENTATION for ease of reference). These descriptions are based on an analysis of the 2016 NCLS data.

TYPE: Age and years coming There are 968 NCLS surveys from Lutherans in NSW/ACT (55% of the District AWA). The following table shows the relationship between age and years coming to the congregation for theses attendees. The table shows the % in each category. For example 23% of the NCLS attendees are 70 years of age or over and have been attending the congregation for more than 20 years.

Age

Years coming 15‐29 Years 30 ‐ 49 Years 50 ‐ 69 Years 70 + Years TOTAL % % % % % < 1 year 1 E 2 1 0 5 1‐2 years 2 2 2 1 6 3‐5 years 1 2 2 B 2 8 6‐10 years 1 D 2 C 3 3 10 11‐20 years 3 3 7 5 17 > 20 years 2 5 24 A 23 54 TOTAL 10 17 39 34 100 This table above has been used to categorise people into groups A to E (colour coded):

Type Description Percentage A 50 years + and > 20 years coming 46 B 50 years + and <= 20 years coming 27 C 30 ‐ 49 years and 3 to >20 years coming 12 D 15 ‐ 29 years and 3 to >20 years coming 7 E 15 to 49 years and =< 2 years coming 8 TOTAL 100

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Type A is 46 % of attendees, i.e. aged 50 years + and coming to the congregation for > 20 years.

Type D is 7% of attendees,, i.e. aged 15 ‐ 29 years and coming for 3 to >20 years.

Type Description Percentage A 50 years + and > 20 years coming 46 B 50 years + and <= 20 years coming 27 C 30 ‐ 49 years and 3 to >20 years coming 12 D 15 ‐ 29 years and 3 to >20 years coming 7 E 15 to 49 years and =< 2 years coming 8 TOTAL 100

ORIENTATION: Persona’s experience and priorities There are multiple questions in the NCLS survey about people’s participation in congregation activities and their priorities.

For example:

 Are you regularly involved in any group activities here?  Do you regularly take part in any activities of this local church that reach out to the wider community?  Which of the following aspects of this local church do you personally most value?  In your opinion, which of the following should be given priority by this local church in the next 12 months?

When these questions are analysed together it is possible to identify people’s primary orientation in their experience of and priorities for the congregation. In this analysis there are four orientations:

Coming Prayer & Fellowship Groups Evangelistic outreach Community Service

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Coming ‐ people who regularly come to the Congregation; they are not much involved in other groups and activities.

Prayer & Fellowship Groups ‐ people who regularly come to the Congregation; they are involved in other prayer and fellowship groups.

Evangelistic outreach ‐‐ people who regularly come to the Congregation; they are likely to be involved in other prayer and fellowship groups. They are involved in evangelistic outreach and/or see that as a high priority for the Congregation.

Community Service ‐ people who regularly come to the Congregation; they are likely to be involved in other prayer and fellowship groups. They are involved in community service and/or see that as a high priority for the Congregation.

There people have multiple interests and priorities the responses to the questions were used to prioritise what seemed to be the primary orientation of the person.

The percentage of attendees with each orientation is:

Person Orientation (NCLS data) NSW/ACT

Orientation % of attendees Coming 37% Prayer & Fellowship Groups 26% Evangelistic outreach 12% Community Service 25%

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Person Type and Orientation by Region (New) There are Regional differences in the make up of people attending congregations. For example the proportions of person Type varies with region:

Riverina has the highest proportion of people of Type A. Canberra has the highest proportions of people of Types, C, D and E.

The proportion of people with different Orientations varies with Region:

The Riverina has the highest proportion of people with Community Service Orientation. Sydney has the highest proportion of people with Prayer and Fellowship Groups orientation. Canberra has the smallest proportion of people with Coming Orientation.

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Person Type and Orientation by Size of Congregation There are differences in the make up of people attending congregations of different sizes. For example the proportions of person Type varies by congregation size:

Small congregations have a larger proportion of people of Type B. Large congregations have slightly larger proportions of people of Types C, D and E.

Smaller congregations have larger proportion of people with a Coming orientation (possibly because there are not as many opportunities for other activities, etc.).

Large congregations have proportionately more people with a Community service orientation.

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Tables: Type The following two tables are the basis for the charts above.

% Column Canberra Coast N & S Riverina Sydney TOTAL & NW A 33% 44% 53% 42% 46% B 23% 38% 27% 27% 27% C 18% 8% 10% 13% 12% D 13% 0% 5% 10% 7% E 13% 10% 5% 9% 8% TOTAL 18% 10% 51% 21% 100%

% Column Small Medium Large TOTAL A 43% 48% 45% 46% B 37% 28% 24% 27% C 8% 10% 14% 12% D 6% 7% 8% 7% E 6% 7% 9% 8% TOTAL 15% 27% 57% 100%

Tables: Orientation The following two tables are the basis for the charts above.

% Column Canberra Coast N & Riverina Sydney TOTAL S & NW Coming 29% 39% 39% 41% 37% Prayer & Fellowship Groups 31% 24% 20% 34% 26% Evangelistic outreach 15% 16% 12% 9% 12% Community Service 25% 21% 29% 17% 25% Totals 18% 10% 51% 21% 100%

% Column Small Medium Large TOTAL Coming 47% 37% 35% 37% Prayer & Fellowship Groups 23% 26% 26% 26% Evangelistic outreach 8% 15% 12% 12% Community Service 23% 22% 28% 25% Totals 15% 28% 57% 100%

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Person Type and Person Orientation There are relationships between Person Type and Orientation.

For example:

People of Type A are largest group in Community Service

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Tables: Type and Orientation These tables are the basis of the above charts:

% Column Coming Prayer & Evangelistic Community Row (Totals) Fellowship outreach Service Groups A 37% 39% 55% 61% 45% B 30% 28% 23% 24% 27% C 14% 12% 10% 10% 12% D 6% 12% 9% 3% 7% E 13% 9% 4% 2% 8% Totals 38% 25% 12% 25% 100%

% Column A B C D E Row (Totals) Coming 30% 42% 42% 33% 61% 38% Prayer & Fellowship 22% 26% 26% 41% 28% 25% Groups Evangelistic outreach 15% 10% 10% 15% 5% 12% Community Service 33% 22% 22% 11% 5% 25% Totals 45% 27% 12% 7% 8% 100%

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Attachment 1 NCLS Survey Text

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49. Do you have gifts, skills or talents in any of the following? 56. In your opinion, which of the following should be given Please use a BLACK OR BLUE PEN or dark pencil and press firmly. (Mark ALL that apply) priority by this local church in the next 12 months?  FILL IN or CROSS the box next to the category that best describes Arts and Crafts: building, visual, textile (Mark up to THREE options) your response (  or  ). PLEASE DO NOT USE TICKS. Communication: write, edit, speak Spiritual growth (e.g. spiritual direction, prayer groups)  Choose ONE ONLY for each question unless it states otherwise. Local Church Code Education: teach, coach Worship services that are nurturing to people's faith Example: Do you eat fruit?  Yes  No Finances: accounts, financial management Building a strong sense of community within this local church AP Hospitality: welcome, host, provide food Creating a clear vision for this local church's future Interpersonal: build relationships, care for people Encouraging people here to discover/use their gifts Music: play, sing, write music Encouraging new approaches to ministry and mission 1. How often do you go to church services (worship services) 7. Before you started coming here, were you participating Leadership/Management: lead, manage, plan, organise Supporting social justice and aid to people in need at this local church? in another local church? Research/Analytical: collect information, analyse, report Encouraging people here to share their faith or invite others This is my first time Once a month No, I've come here for most/all of my life Technical: computers, sound, light Ensuring new people are included well in church life Hardly ever/special Two or three times a month No, before coming here I had not been attending Other gift, skill or talent Ministry to children and youth occasions only Usually every week church for several years Don't know Growing into a larger local church Less than once a month More than once a week No, before coming here I had never regularly attended a Starting a new church or mission venture church Other area 2. How long have you been going to church services or Yes, immediately prior to coming here, I was participating in 50. Do you agree or disagree that your gifts and skills Don't know activities at this local church? another local church (selected above) are used well in this local church? Less than 1 year More than 20 years Strongly agree 1-2 years I am visiting from 8. Before you started coming here, what was the Agree About Your Children 3-5 years another local church denomination of your previous church? (Mark ONE only) Neutral/Mixed feelings 6-10 years I am visiting and do not I did not attend elsewhere before coming here Disagree 57. How many children do you have (who are still living)? 11-20 years regularly go anywhere else The same denomination as this local church Strongly disagree None12345 or more Not the same denomination as this local church Don't know/Not applicable 3. Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? 58. Please answer the questions below for each of your (Mark ALL that apply) 9. In what year were you born? children who are still living, starting with the eldest. Yes, in small prayer, discussion or Bible study groups 51. Are you as involved at this local church as you would If you have more than 5 children, answer for the first 5. Yes, in fellowships, clubs, social or other groups Please write the like to be? No, we have no such groups year in the squares: Eldest Child Child Child Child I would like to be more involved No, I am not regularly involved Child No 2 No 3 No 4 No 5 I am happy with my current level of involvement What is his/ 10. What is your gender? I would like to be less involved her age in 4. Do you regularly take part in any activities of this I am unsure years? local church that reach out to the wider community? Female Male years years years years years (Mark ALL that apply) NB: If you identify as ‘Other’, this option is in the online survey. Does he/ Yes Yes, in evangelistic or outreach activities she live 52. About how much do you give financially to this Yes, in community service, social justice or welfare activities 11. What is the highest educational qualification you at home? No local church? of this local church have completed? I give 10% or more of net income regularly Does he/she attend church regularly? (Mark all that apply) No, we don't have such activities Primary school Bachelor degree from I give about 5% to 9% of net income regularly No, I am not regularly involved Some secondary school a university or I give less than 5% of net income regularly Eldest Child Child Child Child Completed secondary school equivalent institution Child No 2 No 3 No 4 No 5 I give a small amount whenever I am here 5. Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this Trade certificate Postgraduate degree or I do not contribute financially here Yes, here local church/congregation? Diploma or associate diploma diploma Yes, somewhere else, Yes, a strong sense of belonging, which is growing same denomination Yes, a strong sense - about the same as last year Yes, at another Yes, although perhaps not as strongly as in the past 12. Which term best describes your present marital status? How satisfied are you with what is offered here for denomination No, but I am new here Never married In a defacto relationship each of the following age groups? No No, and I wish I did by now In first marriage Separated (Please answer even if nothing age-specific is offered) Don't No, but I am happy as I am Remarried after divorce Divorced know Don't know/Not applicable Remarried after widowed Widowed Very Neutral Dissat- Very 53. For people satisfied Satisfied /Unsure isfied dissatisfied Thank you for your help today 6. What is the STARTING TIME of the church service(s) that 13. Do you have a spouse or partner who is also completing your own age you regularly attend here? (Mark up to TWO) a survey form here? This service (Leave blank if you are a visitor) Yes No 54. For children Very Neutral Dissat- Very (Write time, e.g. 09:45 and mark am or pm, and day of week) satisfied Satisfied /Unsure isfied dissatisfied aged under  am Sun M T W T F Sat 14. What is your employment status? (Mark ALL that apply) Employed full-time (30 hours or more) 12 years pm : Employed part-time Self-employed Another church service you regularly attend here Very Neutral Dissat- Very Unemployed Retired 55. For youth (Only fill this in if it applies to you) satisfied Satisfied /Unsure isfied dissatisfied Student Other aged 12-18  am Sun M T W T F Sat Full-time home duties/family responsibilities years : pm This form will be scanned - Please mark boxes  and Scanning recognition code WRITE NUMBERS CLEARLY to help scanning process Please do not write here © 2016 NCLS Research 15. What is the postcode of the place where you usually live? 22. How important is God in your life? 32. Are you involved in any community service, social action Leadership and Direction God does not matter to me at all or other groups not connected to this local church? Please write in Fairly important, but many other things are more important (Mark ALL that apply) 39. Do you currently perform any of these leadership or the squares: God is more important to me than almost anything else Yes, community service, care or welfare groups ministry roles here? (Mark ALL that apply) God is the most important reality in my life Yes, social action, justice or lobby groups Teaching/preaching Lead/assist in church services 16. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? (e.g. environmental, human rights, local issues) Music ministry Council/board/elder/deacon Yes No Yes, sports, recreation or hobby groups Children’s ministry role Committee/task force member About You and This Local Church Yes, school or youth groups (e.g. P&C, Scouts) Youth ministry role Pastoral care/visitation role 17. Where were you born? Where was your mother born? Yes, another kind of group (e.g. arts, cultural, political) Small group leadership Some other role Where was your father born? How often do you experience the following during church No, I’m not involved with such groups Administrator role No such role (Please mark an option in EVERY COLUMN) services at this local church? (Mark one box on EACH line) Some- Rarely 33. Do you believe that Christians have a responsibility to 40. Have this local church's leaders encouraged you to You Mother Father Always Usually times /Never Australia actively care for the environment? find and use your gifts and skills here? New Zealand 23. Preaching very Yes, and I am very active No Yes, to a great extent Not at all Pacific Islands helpful to my life Yes, and I am a little active Unsure Yes, to some extent Don't know United Kingdom/Ireland Yes, but I am currently not active Yes, to a small extent Northern or Western Europe 24. Music I appreciate Southern Europe 34. In the past 12 months, have you done any of the 41. Does this local church have a clear vision, goals or Eastern Europe/former USSR following? (Mark ALL that apply) direction for its ministry and mission? Middle East/North Africa 25. Inspiration Lent or gave money to someone outside your family I am not aware of such a vision, goals or direction Republic of South Africa Cared for someone who was very sick There are ideas but no clear vision, goals or direction Other Africa 26. A sense of God's Helped someone through a personal crisis (not sickness) Yes, and I am strongly committed to them North America presence Visited someone in hospital Yes, and I am partly committed to them Central or South America Given some of your possessions to someone in need Yes, but I am not committed to them China/Hong Kong 27. Growth in Tried to stop someone abusing alcohol or drugs Korea Donated money to a charitable organisation understanding of God 42. To what extent does this local church's leaders take Vietnam Contacted a parliamentarian/councillor on a public issue into account the ideas of the people here? Philippines 28. Being challenged None of the above A great extent Not at all India/Sri Lanka to take action Some extent Don't know Other Asia 35. Which of the following best describes your readiness to A small extent There is currently no leader here Don't know talk to others about your faith? Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I do not have faith, so the question is not applicable 18. At home, do you speak a language other than English? 43. How confident are you that this local church can I do not like to talk about my faith; my life and actions are English only 29. I would support the development of new initiatives in achieve the vision, goals or directions it has set for itself? sufficient English plus other language(s) ministry and mission in this local church Fully confident Don't know how confident I am I find it hard to talk about my faith in ordinary language Non-English language(s) only Strongly agree Disagree Partly confident The vision, goals or directions I mostly feel at ease to talk about my faith if it comes up Agree Strongly disagree Not confident are not clear enough to me I feel at ease to talk about my faith and look for Neutral/Unsure About Your Faith opportunities to do so Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 19. Over the last year, do you believe you have grown in 30. I have found it easy to make friends within this 36. Would you be prepared to invite to a church service here (Mark one box on EACH line) local church your Christian faith? any of your friends and relatives who do not currently No real growth Strongly agree Disagree 44. This local church is Strongly Neutral Strongly attend a church? agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Agree Strongly disagree always ready to try Some growth Yes, and I have done so in the past 12 months Neutral/Unsure Much growth, mainly through this local church Yes, but I have not done so in the past 12 months something new Much growth, mainly through other groups or churches Don’t know Strongly Neutral Strongly 45. Leaders here Much growth, mainly through my own private activity No, probably not agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree inspire me to action 31. Which of the following aspects of this local church do No, definitely not 20. How often do you spend time in private devotional you personally most value? (Mark up to THREE options) Strongly Neutral Strongly activities (e.g. prayer, meditation, Bible reading alone)? Wider community care or social justice emphasis 46. Leaders here 37. If you know someone who is a new arrival here do you agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Every day/most days Occasionally Reaching those who do not attend church encourage innovation personally seek to make them welcome? A few times a week Hardly ever Traditional style of worship or music and creative thinking Once a week Never Contemporary style of worship or music Yes, always Rarely or never Yes, mostly Not applicable (I don't meet 47. Leaders here keep us Strongly Neutral Strongly Sharing in Holy Communion/the Eucharist/Lord's Supper strongly focused on agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree 21. Do you identify with any of the following approaches to Social activities or meeting new people Yes, sometimes new arrivals here) connecting with people matters of faith? (Mark up to TWO options) Sermons, preaching or Bible teaching in the wider community Catholic or Anglo-Catholic Pentecostal Small prayer, discussion or Bible study groups 38. If you knew someone was drifting away from church Charismatic Progressive Ministry to children or youth involvement, how likely is it that you would take the 48. This local church has Strongly Neutral Strongly Evangelical Reformed agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Praying for one another time to talk with them about it? good and clear systems Liberal Traditionalist Practical care for one another in times of need Certain Hard to say for how it operates Lutheranism I do not identify with Openness to social or cultural diversity Very likely Unlikely Moderate such descriptions Presence of a church school or pre-school Likely Scanning recognition code Please do not write here 15. What is the postcode of the place where you usually live? 22. How important is God in your life? 32. Are you involved in any community service, social action Leadership and Direction God does not matter to me at all or other groups not connected to this local church? Please write in Fairly important, but many other things are more important (Mark ALL that apply) 39. Do you currently perform any of these leadership or the squares: God is more important to me than almost anything else Yes, community service, care or welfare groups ministry roles here? (Mark ALL that apply) God is the most important reality in my life Yes, social action, justice or lobby groups Teaching/preaching Lead/assist in church services 16. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? (e.g. environmental, human rights, local issues) Music ministry Council/board/elder/deacon Yes No Yes, sports, recreation or hobby groups Children’s ministry role Committee/task force member About You and This Local Church Yes, school or youth groups (e.g. P&C, Scouts) Youth ministry role Pastoral care/visitation role 17. Where were you born? Where was your mother born? Yes, another kind of group (e.g. arts, cultural, political) Small group leadership Some other role Where was your father born? How often do you experience the following during church No, I’m not involved with such groups Administrator role No such role (Please mark an option in EVERY COLUMN) services at this local church? (Mark one box on EACH line) Some- Rarely 33. Do you believe that Christians have a responsibility to 40. Have this local church's leaders encouraged you to You Mother Father Always Usually times /Never Australia actively care for the environment? find and use your gifts and skills here? New Zealand 23. Preaching very Yes, and I am very active No Yes, to a great extent Not at all Pacific Islands helpful to my life Yes, and I am a little active Unsure Yes, to some extent Don't know United Kingdom/Ireland Yes, but I am currently not active Yes, to a small extent Northern or Western Europe 24. Music I appreciate Southern Europe 34. In the past 12 months, have you done any of the 41. Does this local church have a clear vision, goals or Eastern Europe/former USSR following? (Mark ALL that apply) direction for its ministry and mission? Middle East/North Africa 25. Inspiration Lent or gave money to someone outside your family I am not aware of such a vision, goals or direction Republic of South Africa Cared for someone who was very sick There are ideas but no clear vision, goals or direction Other Africa 26. A sense of God's Helped someone through a personal crisis (not sickness) Yes, and I am strongly committed to them North America presence Visited someone in hospital Yes, and I am partly committed to them Central or South America Given some of your possessions to someone in need Yes, but I am not committed to them China/Hong Kong 27. Growth in Tried to stop someone abusing alcohol or drugs Korea Donated money to a charitable organisation understanding of God 42. To what extent does this local church's leaders take Vietnam Contacted a parliamentarian/councillor on a public issue into account the ideas of the people here? Philippines 28. Being challenged None of the above A great extent Not at all India/Sri Lanka to take action Some extent Don't know Other Asia 35. Which of the following best describes your readiness to A small extent There is currently no leader here Don't know talk to others about your faith? Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I do not have faith, so the question is not applicable 18. At home, do you speak a language other than English? 43. How confident are you that this local church can I do not like to talk about my faith; my life and actions are English only 29. I would support the development of new initiatives in achieve the vision, goals or directions it has set for itself? sufficient English plus other language(s) ministry and mission in this local church Fully confident Don't know how confident I am I find it hard to talk about my faith in ordinary language Non-English language(s) only Strongly agree Disagree Partly confident The vision, goals or directions I mostly feel at ease to talk about my faith if it comes up Agree Strongly disagree Not confident are not clear enough to me I feel at ease to talk about my faith and look for Neutral/Unsure About Your Faith opportunities to do so Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 19. Over the last year, do you believe you have grown in 30. I have found it easy to make friends within this 36. Would you be prepared to invite to a church service here (Mark one box on EACH line) local church your Christian faith? any of your friends and relatives who do not currently No real growth Strongly agree Disagree 44. This local church is Strongly Neutral Strongly attend a church? agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Agree Strongly disagree always ready to try Some growth Yes, and I have done so in the past 12 months Neutral/Unsure Much growth, mainly through this local church Yes, but I have not done so in the past 12 months something new Much growth, mainly through other groups or churches Don’t know Strongly Neutral Strongly 45. Leaders here Much growth, mainly through my own private activity No, probably not agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree inspire me to action 31. Which of the following aspects of this local church do No, definitely not 20. How often do you spend time in private devotional you personally most value? (Mark up to THREE options) Strongly Neutral Strongly activities (e.g. prayer, meditation, Bible reading alone)? Wider community care or social justice emphasis 46. Leaders here 37. If you know someone who is a new arrival here do you agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Every day/most days Occasionally Reaching those who do not attend church encourage innovation personally seek to make them welcome? A few times a week Hardly ever Traditional style of worship or music and creative thinking Once a week Never Contemporary style of worship or music Yes, always Rarely or never Yes, mostly Not applicable (I don't meet 47. Leaders here keep us Strongly Neutral Strongly Sharing in Holy Communion/the Eucharist/Lord's Supper strongly focused on agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree 21. Do you identify with any of the following approaches to Social activities or meeting new people Yes, sometimes new arrivals here) connecting with people matters of faith? (Mark up to TWO options) Sermons, preaching or Bible teaching in the wider community Catholic or Anglo-Catholic Pentecostal Small prayer, discussion or Bible study groups 38. If you knew someone was drifting away from church Charismatic Progressive Ministry to children or youth involvement, how likely is it that you would take the 48. This local church has Strongly Neutral Strongly Evangelical Reformed agree Agree /Unsure Disagree disagree Praying for one another time to talk with them about it? good and clear systems Liberal Traditionalist Practical care for one another in times of need Certain Hard to say for how it operates Lutheranism I do not identify with Openness to social or cultural diversity Very likely Unlikely Moderate such descriptions Presence of a church school or pre-school Likely Scanning recognition code Please do not write here Thank you for taking part in this survey

49. Do you have gifts, skills or talents in any of the following? 56. In your opinion, which of the following should be given Please use a BLACK OR BLUE PEN or dark pencil and press firmly. (Mark ALL that apply) priority by this local church in the next 12 months?  FILL IN or CROSS the box next to the category that best describes Arts and Crafts: building, visual, textile (Mark up to THREE options) your response (  or  ). PLEASE DO NOT USE TICKS. Communication: write, edit, speak Spiritual growth (e.g. spiritual direction, prayer groups)  Choose ONE ONLY for each question unless it states otherwise. Local Church Code Education: teach, coach Worship services that are nurturing to people's faith Example: Do you eat fruit?  Yes  No Finances: accounts, financial management Building a strong sense of community within this local church AP Hospitality: welcome, host, provide food Creating a clear vision for this local church's future Interpersonal: build relationships, care for people Encouraging people here to discover/use their gifts Music: play, sing, write music Encouraging new approaches to ministry and mission 1. How often do you go to church services (worship services) 7. Before you started coming here, were you participating Leadership/Management: lead, manage, plan, organise Supporting social justice and aid to people in need at this local church? in another local church? Research/Analytical: collect information, analyse, report Encouraging people here to share their faith or invite others This is my first time Once a month No, I've come here for most/all of my life Technical: computers, sound, light Ensuring new people are included well in church life Hardly ever/special Two or three times a month No, before coming here I had not been attending Other gift, skill or talent Ministry to children and youth occasions only Usually every week church for several years Don't know Growing into a larger local church Less than once a month More than once a week No, before coming here I had never regularly attended a Starting a new church or mission venture church Other area 2. How long have you been going to church services or Yes, immediately prior to coming here, I was participating in 50. Do you agree or disagree that your gifts and skills Don't know activities at this local church? another local church (selected above) are used well in this local church? Less than 1 year More than 20 years Strongly agree 1-2 years I am visiting from 8. Before you started coming here, what was the Agree About Your Children 3-5 years another local church denomination of your previous church? (Mark ONE only) Neutral/Mixed feelings 6-10 years I am visiting and do not I did not attend elsewhere before coming here Disagree 57. How many children do you have (who are still living)? 11-20 years regularly go anywhere else The same denomination as this local church Strongly disagree None12345 or more Not the same denomination as this local church Don't know/Not applicable 3. Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? 58. Please answer the questions below for each of your (Mark ALL that apply) 9. In what year were you born? children who are still living, starting with the eldest. Yes, in small prayer, discussion or Bible study groups 51. Are you as involved at this local church as you would If you have more than 5 children, answer for the first 5. Yes, in fellowships, clubs, social or other groups Please write the like to be? No, we have no such groups year in the squares: Eldest Child Child Child Child I would like to be more involved No, I am not regularly involved Child No 2 No 3 No 4 No 5 I am happy with my current level of involvement What is his/ 10. What is your gender? I would like to be less involved her age in 4. Do you regularly take part in any activities of this I am unsure years? local church that reach out to the wider community? Female Male years years years years years (Mark ALL that apply) NB: If you identify as ‘Other’, this option is in the online survey. Does he/ Yes Yes, in evangelistic or outreach activities she live 52. About how much do you give financially to this Yes, in community service, social justice or welfare activities 11. What is the highest educational qualification you at home? No local church? of this local church have completed? 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Attachment 2 LGAs in NSW and ACT

Local Government Area (LGA) Population Lutherans in Census (NSW & ACT) 2016 Census 2016 Census Lutherans % Albury (C) 51,080 1,068 2.09 Armidale Regional (A) 29,451 68 0.23 Ballina (A) 41,786 112 0.27 Balranald (A) 2,290 15 0.66 Bathurst Regional (A) 41,301 81 0.20 Bega Valley (A) 33,254 110 0.33 Bellingen (A) 12,670 17 0.13 Berrigan (A) 8,462 33 0.39 Blacktown (C) 336,965 459 0.14 Bland (A) 5,958 86 1.44 Blayney (A) 7,259 19 0.26 Blue Mountains (C) 76,902 248 0.32 Bogan (A) 2,689 15 0.56 Botany Bay (C) 46,651 49 0.11 Bourke (A) 2,633 4 0.15 Brewarrina (A) 1,645 4 0.24 Broken Hill (C) 17,709 171 0.97 Burwood (A) 36,810 38 0.10 Byron (A) 31,556 56 0.18 Cabonne (A) 13,391 28 0.21 Camden (A) 78,220 215 0.27 Campbelltown (C) (NSW) 157,007 332 0.21 Canada Bay (A) 88,015 154 0.17 Canterbury‐Bankstown (A) 346,300 422 0.12 Carrathool (A) 2,723 20 0.73 Central Coast (C) (NSW) 327,736 755 0.23 Central Darling (A) 1,831 12 0.66 Cessnock (C) 55,561 71 0.13 Clarence Valley (A) 50,670 114 0.22 Cobar (A) 4,650 10 0.22 Coffs Harbour (C) 72,949 197 0.27 Coolamon (A) 4,313 26 0.60 Coonamble (A) 3,919 11 0.28 Cowra (A) 12,464 25 0.20 Cumberland (A) 216,077 137 0.06 Dungog (A) 8,976 13 0.14 Edward River (A) 8,847 35 0.40 Eurobodalla (A) 37,229 176 0.47 Fairfield (C) 198,816 212 0.11 Federation (A) 12,279 101 0.82 Forbes (A) 9,589 37 0.39 Georges River (A) 146,834 156 0.11

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Local Government Area (LGA) Population Lutherans in Census (NSW & ACT) 2016 Census 2016 Census Lutherans % Gilgandra (A) 4,234 57 1.35 Glen Innes Severn (A) 8,832 21 0.24 Goulburn Mulwaree (A) 29,608 66 0.22 Greater Hume Shire (A) 10,357 947 9.14 Griffith (C) 25,635 98 0.38 Gundagai (A) 11,144 28 0.25 Gunnedah (A) 12,214 44 0.36 Gwydir (A) 5,255 24 0.46 Hawkesbury (C) 64,591 152 0.24 Hay (A) 2,945 5 0.17 Hilltops (A) 18,497 55 0.30 Hornsby (A) 142,666 431 0.30 Hunters Hill (A) 13,999 43 0.31 Inner West (A) 182,037 358 0.20 Inverell (A) 16,485 26 0.16 Junee (A) 6,295 22 0.35 Kempsey (A) 28,886 41 0.14 Kiama (A) 21,466 61 0.28 Ku‐ring‐gai (A) 118,053 355 0.30 Kyogle (A) 8,939 20 0.22 Lachlan (A) 6,195 16 0.26 Lake Macquarie (C) 197,373 470 0.24 Lane Cove (A) 36,050 116 0.32 Leeton (A) 11,167 78 0.70 Lismore (C) 43,134 86 0.20 Lithgow (C) 21,090 28 0.13 Liverpool (C) 204,330 247 0.12 Liverpool Plains (A) 7,689 11 0.14 Lockhart (A) 3,121 130 4.17 Maitland (C) 77,307 133 0.17 Mid‐Coast (A) 90,302 174 0.19 Mid‐Western Regional (A) 24,079 50 0.21 Moree Plains (A) 13,158 71 0.54 Mosman (A) 28,476 126 0.44 Murray River (A) 11,682 61 0.52 Murrumbidgee (A) 3,838 12 0.31 Muswellbrook (A) 16,086 18 0.11 Nambucca (A) 19,210 43 0.22 Narrabri (A) 13,083 27 0.21 Narrandera (A) 5,853 26 0.44 Narromine (A) 6,444 7 0.11 Newcastle (C) 155,412 254 0.16 North Sydney (A) 67,655 212 0.31 Northern Beaches (A) 252,876 877 0.35 Oberon (A) 5,301 29 0.55 Orange (C) 40,348 82 0.20 Parkes (A) 14,611 83 0.57 Parramatta (C) 226,153 335 0.15

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Local Government Area (LGA) Population Lutherans in Census (NSW & ACT) 2016 Census 2016 Census Lutherans % Penrith (C) 196,064 511 0.26 Port Macquarie‐Hastings (A) 78,541 230 0.29 Port Stephens (A) 69,556 177 0.25 Queanbeyan‐Palerang 56,027 317 Regional (A) 0.57 Randwick (C) 140,659 298 0.21 Richmond Valley (A) 22,805 48 0.21 Rockdale (C) 109,402 144 0.13 Ryde (C) 116,304 237 0.20 Shellharbour (C) 68,460 388 0.57 Shoalhaven (C) 99,649 310 0.31 Singleton (A) 22,990 41 0.18 Snowy Monaro Regional (A) 20,216 152 0.75 Snowy Valleys (A) 14,398 57 0.40 Strathfield (A) 40,313 31 0.08 Sutherland Shire (A) 218,465 563 0.26 Sydney (C) 208,376 409 0.20 Tamworth Regional (A) 59,662 92 0.15 Temora (A) 6,110 322 5.27 Tenterfield (A) 6,624 31 0.47 The Hills Shire (A) 157,243 396 0.25 Tweed (A) 91,374 308 0.34 Upper Hunter Shire (A) 14,112 18 0.13 Upper Lachlan Shire (A) 7,694 25 0.32 Uralla (A) 6,049 14 0.23 Wagga Wagga (C) 62,383 700 1.12 Walcha (A) 3,090 4 0.13 Walgett (A) 6,112 21 0.34 Warren (A) 2,730 8 0.29 Warrumbungle Shire (A) 9,380 24 0.26 Waverley (A) 66,813 142 0.21 Weddin (A) 3,660 9 0.25 Wentworth (A) 6,798 75 1.10 Western Plains Regional (A) 50,075 185 0.37 Willoughby (C) 74,303 198 0.27 Wingecarribee (A) 47,878 135 0.28 Wollondilly (A) 48,520 227 0.47 Wollongong (C) 203,630 760 0.37 Woollahra (A) 54,239 162 0.30 Yass Valley (A) 16,143 112 0.69 Unincorporated NSW 1,054 10 0.95 No usual address (NSW) 12,288 32 0.26 Migratory ‐ Offshore ‐ 419 0 Shipping (NSW) 0.00 ACT 396,853 2,251 0.57 Total 7,877,082 22,707 0.29

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