Digital Presence & Website Survey
Introduction
Thank you for participating in this survey to help shape the future website of Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Beaumont. Your feedback will guide the scope and direction of a new, modern website designed to better serve our community, preserve our 125+ year tradition, and provide accessible resources for spiritual growth. This survey is anonymous and should take about 5–10 minutes to complete. Your honest input is invaluable as we aim to create a digital space that supports inquirers, catechumens, and parish members alike.
About You
This section helps us understand your perspective as a parishioner or visitor.
What best describes your relationship with the church? (Select one)
Long-time parish member (over 5 years)
Recent parish member (under 5 years)
Catechumen or inquirer
Occasional visitor
First-time visitor
Other
How often do you attend services or events at the church?
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Rarely
(Optional) Which age group do you belong to?
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
How did you first hear about Saint Michael Church?
Word of mouth from family/friends
Online search
Social media
Church website
Mediterranean Festival
Other
Current Website Usage
This section assesses your experience with the existing church website.
How often do you visit the church’s website?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
What do you typically look for on the church website? (check all that apply)
Service times and liturgical calendar
Event information (e.g., festival details)
News and announcements
Contact information and directions
Educational resources about Orthodoxy
Church history and patron saint information
Other
Tell us what you look for
How satisfied are you with the current website?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
What challenges have you faced when using the current website?
Desired Features and Content
This section explores what you would like to see on the new website.
Which features would you find most useful on a new church website? (Select all that apply)
Online giving and donations
Event calendar with registration (e.g., for festivals or classes)
Live streaming of services
Blog or articles on faith and Orthodoxy
Photo galleries from events
Liturgical calendar (feasts, fasts, saints' days)
Educational materials for inquirers and catechumens
Online store for festival tickets or merchandise
Prayer request form
Member directory (secure access)
Other
What other features would you like to see?
What types of content are most important to you on the website?
Most Important
Important
Neutral
Not important
Least important
Sermons and homilies (audio/video)
Event announcements and recaps
Educational articles on Orthodox faith and traditions
Church news and parishioner stories
Resources for spiritual growth (e.g., scripture reflections)
How important is it for the website to include resources for those new to Orthodoxy (e.g., inquirers or catechumens)?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not important
Least Important
What specific resources would be helpful for someone exploring Orthodoxy?
Social Media and Communication Preferences
This section helps us understand how you prefer to stay connected.
Which social media platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)
Facebook
Instagram
X (formerly Twitter)
YouTube
None
Other
Which other social media platforms do you use?
How do you prefer to receive updates from the church?
Email newsletter
Social media posts
Website announcements
Text messages
Printed bulletins
Other
What other ways do you prefer to receive updates?
Would you subscribe to a monthly email newsletter from the church?
Yes
No
Maybe
Overall Feedback
This section welcomes your broader insights.
What is your vision for how the new website can support the church’s mission and community?
Have you visited other church websites (Orthodox or otherwise)? If yes, what features did you find particularly useful?
Is there anything else you would like to share about the church’s website or digital presence?
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