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Mon 5th Jan 2009
Do you believe that the economic situation will worsen or improve in 2009? (Active)
 
  • Worsen
    50%
    (37)
     
  • Improve
    32.43%
    (24)
     
  • Unsure
    17.57%
    (13)
     
 
Fri 5th Dec 2008
How many times will you volunteer to stand at a Salvation Army kettle this Christmas? (Active)
 
  • 0
    37.8%
    (31)
     
  • 3-5
    18.29%
    (15)
     
  • 1-2
    17.07%
    (14)
     
  • 9 or more
    17.07%
    (14)
     
  • 6-8
    9.76%
    (8)
     
 
Tue 7th Oct 2008
Has the current global economic situation affected your personal spending, saving or investing plans?
 
  • Yes
    60.34%
    (108)
     
  • Not yet, but it might
    22.91%
    (41)
     
  • No
    16.76%
    (30)
     
 
Mon 2nd Jun 2008
Which site do you visit most often?
 
  • Facebook
    84.54%
    (82)
     
  • YouTube
    12.37%
    (12)
     
  • MySpace
    2.06%
    (2)
     
  • Digg
    1.03%
    (1)
     
 
Wed 7th May 2008
Was Earth Hour a success?
 
  • No, we all know what the problem is. A symbolic motion will not change the facts.
    51.61%
    (16)
     
  • Yes, it brought awareness of the issue to the world
    48.39%
    (15)
     
 
Mon 14th Apr 2008
Should Prime Minister Harper fire MP Tom Lukiwski in the wake of his anti-gay remarks and subsequent apology?
 
  • No, accepting this apology is the heartfelt thing to do
    72.73%
    (64)
     
  • Yes, this would send a signal that there are consequences to hurtful behaviour
    27.27%
    (24)
     
 
Mon 31st Mar 2008
In light of China's human-rights record, should Canada boycott the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?
 
  • No
    65.31%
    (32)
     
  • Yes
    34.69%
    (17)
     
 
Mon 17th Mar 2008
Should the Lord's Prayer be banned fron the Ontario Provincial Legislature?
 
  • No, keep it
    83.33%
    (60)
     
  • Yes, ban it completely
    6.94%
    (5)
     
  • Yes, replace it with a moment of reflection
    5.56%
    (4)
     
  • Yes, replace it with an inter-faith prayer
    4.17%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 3rd Mar 2008
Should Prince Harry be allowed to serve his country as a soldier overseas?
 
  • Yes. He's an example to his fellow Britons.
    71.15%
    (37)
     
  • No. He puts himself and his comrades in danger.
    28.85%
    (15)
     
 
Tue 19th Feb 2008
How has your television viewing been affected by the recent writer's strike?
 
  • It hasn't affected me at all.
    71.11%
    (32)
     
  • I don't watch TV.
    11.11%
    (5)
     
  • I've been renting more movies.
    11.11%
    (5)
     
  • I've been reading more books.
    6.67%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 4th Feb 2008
Which of these websites do you check on most often?
 
  • salvationist.ca
    72.73%
    (32)
     
  • salvationArmy.ca
    15.91%
    (7)
     
  • salvationArmy.org
    6.82%
    (3)
     
  • christianity.ca
    2.27%
    (1)
     
  • SendTheFire.ca
    2.27%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 21st Jan 2008
Which Salvation Army magazine do you read?
 
  • Salvationist
    55.74%
    (34)
     
  • Faith & Friends
    19.67%
    (12)
     
  • None of the above
    13.11%
    (8)
     
  • All of the above
    11.48%
    (7)
     
  • Edge for Kids
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 7th Jan 2008
Did you make a New Year's resolution? If so, have you kept it?
 
  • No
    74.19%
    (23)
     
  • Yes
    25.81%
    (8)
     
 
Mon 10th Dec 2007
Should The Salvation Army ring their bells while standing on kettles?
 
  • Yes
    81.46%
    (123)
     
  • No
    18.54%
    (28)
     
 
Mon 26th Nov 2007
Are you volunteering for kettle duty this season?
 
  • Yes
    64.06%
    (41)
     
  • No
    35.94%
    (23)
     
 
Mon 12th Nov 2007
How did you mark Remembrance Day?
 
  • I did a combination of the above
    70.59%
    (72)
     
  • I wore a poppy
    10.78%
    (11)
     
  • I attended a ceremony
    9.8%
    (10)
     
  • I observed a moment's silence
    4.9%
    (5)
     
  • I didn't mark the occasion
    3.92%
    (4)
     
 
Tue 23rd Oct 2007
Does your church leadership respond to your needs and concerns?
 
  • No
    35.59%
    (21)
     
  • Yes
    35.59%
    (21)
     
  • Sometimes
    28.81%
    (17)
     
 
Thu 11th Oct 2007
Should The Salvation Army regulation uniform (jacket, pants/skirt, caps for men) be worn:
 
  • Both of the above
    77%
    (77)
     
  • Only for public ministry
    17%
    (17)
     
  • neither is necessary
    3%
    (3)
     
  • Only at church
    3%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 24th Sep 2007
In a Provincial or Federal election, what primarily determines whom you will vote for?
 
  • The candidate's record
    65.96%
    (31)
     
  • The candidate's promises
    21.28%
    (10)
     
  • How religious the candidate is
    12.77%
    (6)
     
 
Fri 14th Sep 2007
How do you commute?
 
  • By car
    72.55%
    (37)
     
  • By foot
    11.76%
    (6)
     
  • By public transit
    9.8%
    (5)
     
  • By bike
    5.88%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 20th Aug 2007
The Salvation Army supports saving the environment. Do you:
 
  • Three of the above
    41.03%
    (32)
     
  • Recycle?
    20.51%
    (16)
     
  • Buy energy efficient light bulbs?
    12.82%
    (10)
     
  • All of the above
    11.54%
    (9)
     
  • Walk or use public transporation?
    5.13%
    (4)
     
  • Compost?
    3.85%
    (3)
     
  • None of the above
    3.85%
    (3)
     
  • Other
    1.28%
    (1)
     
  • Car pool?
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Wed 1st Aug 2007
Potential risks children can encounter online is getting worse. Do you...
 
  • talk to your children about the risks involved?
    50%
    (7)
     
  • monitor the content of sites they visit?
    42.86%
    (6)
     
  • research their online activity?
    7.14%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 9th Jul 2007
What is your reading preference?
 
  • Books
    61.11%
    (33)
     
  • Magazines
    24.07%
    (13)
     
  • Newspapers
    14.81%
    (8)
     
 
Mon 25th Jun 2007
When was the last time you moved?
 
  • Within the past 6-10 years
    27.5%
    (22)
     
  • Within the past year
    25%
    (20)
     
  • Within the past 3-5 years
    22.5%
    (18)
     
  • It's been over 10 years
    15%
    (12)
     
  • Within the past 2 years
    10%
    (8)
     
 
Mon 11th Jun 2007
How often do you have quiet time?
 
  • At least daily
    54.55%
    (24)
     
  • It's been a while
    29.55%
    (13)
     
  • Every few days
    11.36%
    (5)
     
  • Weekly
    4.55%
    (2)
     
  • A couple of times a month
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 28th May 2007
How often do you go to movies?
 
  • A few times a year
    69.05%
    (58)
     
  • Not at all
    22.62%
    (19)
     
  • Monthly
    4.76%
    (4)
     
  • Weekly
    3.57%
    (3)
     
  • Bi-weekly
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 14th May 2007
At your church are there:
 
  • Under 100 attendees
    55.41%
    (41)
     
  • 100-200 attendees
    29.73%
    (22)
     
  • Over 200 attendees
    14.86%
    (11)
     
 
Mon 30th Apr 2007
This website is one year old. How did you find out about it?
 
  • Corps / Community Church
    29.85%
    (20)
     
  • A link from another site
    25.37%
    (17)
     
  • Just found it on my own
    11.94%
    (8)
     
  • Using a search engine
    8.96%
    (6)
     
  • It was recommended by a friend
    5.97%
    (4)
     
  • fr.Salvationist mag.
    4.48%
    (3)
     
  • Magazine ad
    4.48%
    (3)
     
  • I searched for an article on Google about the Salvation Army's international Doctrine council and your website was near the top of the results presented
    2.99%
    (2)
     
  • Other, please state
    2.99%
    (2)
     
  • Church
    1.49%
    (1)
     
  • I love The Salvation Army
    1.49%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 16th Apr 2007
Burnout is a state of emotional exhaustion, reduced personal accomplishment and involvement with others. Have you experienced burnout?
 
  • Rarely
    47.17%
    (25)
     
  • Often
    32.08%
    (17)
     
  • Not at all
    20.75%
    (11)
     
 
Mon 2nd Apr 2007
Do you have close friendships with people who don't share your faith?
 
  • Yes
    85.14%
    (63)
     
  • No
    14.86%
    (11)
     
 
Mon 26th Mar 2007
Which season is your favourite?
 
  • Summer
    34.78%
    (16)
     
  • Spring
    30.43%
    (14)
     
  • Fall
    28.26%
    (13)
     
  • Winter
    6.52%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 12th Mar 2007
What does worship mean to you?
 
  • Praise
    55.38%
    (36)
     
  • Prayer
    20%
    (13)
     
  • Preaching
    10.77%
    (7)
     
  • Brass banding
    7.69%
    (5)
     
  • Vocal
    4.62%
    (3)
     
  • Drama
    1.54%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 26th Feb 2007
Do you think having an ATM machine in your church lobby would make a difference in weekly offerings?
 
  • No
    57.95%
    (51)
     
  • Maybe -The idea should be investigated
    22.73%
    (20)
     
  • Yes
    19.32%
    (17)
     
 
Mon 19th Feb 2007
Lent begins on February 21 and ends on April 7, 2007. Are you giving up something for Lent?
 
  • No
    63.64%
    (21)
     
  • Yes
    36.36%
    (12)
     
 
Mon 12th Feb 2007
Which Valentines Day offer will your wife most appreciate?
 
  • Going out for dinner
    50%
    (16)
     
  • A bouquet of flowers
    28.13%
    (9)
     
  • A meal prepared by you
    15.63%
    (5)
     
  • anything that's just for her
    6.25%
    (2)
     
  • Jewellery
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 5th Feb 2007
Three-quarters of adult Canadians spend money on some form of gambling. How recently was a sermon on gambling preached at your church?
 
  • I don't know
    53.7%
    (29)
     
  • Never
    27.78%
    (15)
     
  • Within the past year
    12.96%
    (7)
     
  • More than 5 years ago
    5.56%
    (3)
     
  • 1 to 5 years ago
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 29th Jan 2007
Do you give to panhandlers?
 
  • No
    50%
    (28)
     
  • Sometimes
    33.93%
    (19)
     
  • Yes
    16.07%
    (9)
     
 
Mon 22nd Jan 2007
What is your employment status?
 
  • Employed (full, part or self-employed)
    58.49%
    (31)
     
  • Salvation Army officer
    16.98%
    (9)
     
  • Retired
    11.32%
    (6)
     
  • Student
    7.55%
    (4)
     
  • Homemaker
    3.77%
    (2)
     
  • Unemployed
    1.89%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 15th Jan 2007
How often do you set aside time to pray?
 
  • Daily
    48.57%
    (17)
     
  • I pray on the go
    37.14%
    (13)
     
  • A couple times a week
    8.57%
    (3)
     
  • Never
    2.86%
    (1)
     
  • Only when there is a crisis
    2.86%
    (1)
     
  • Only at mealtimes
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 8th Jan 2007
What sort of books (or other materials) should The Salvation Army produce in the future?
 
  • Small group materials/Bible notes
    35.29%
    (6)
     
  • Theological
    29.41%
    (5)
     
  • Mission-focused
    23.53%
    (4)
     
  • Personal stories of hope for the hopeless
    11.76%
    (2)
     
  • Devotional
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Tue 2nd Jan 2007
Which of the following tops your list of goals for 2007?
 
  • Health, diet or exercise
    34.48%
    (10)
     
  • I make no resolutions
    27.59%
    (8)
     
  • Bible study
    10.34%
    (3)
     
  • Family or relationships
    10.34%
    (3)
     
  • Prayer and devotion
    10.34%
    (3)
     
  • Financial responsibility
    6.9%
    (2)
     
 
Mon 18th Dec 2006
Do you plan to go see The Nativity Story?
 
  • I've already seen it
    26.53%
    (13)
     
  • I'll wait for the DVD
    24.49%
    (12)
     
  • No
    14.29%
    (7)
     
  • I'll probably see it
    12.24%
    (6)
     
  • I'm definitely planning to see it
    12.24%
    (6)
     
  • I don't know yet
    10.2%
    (5)
     
 
Tue 12th Dec 2006
What do you send out at Christmas?
 
  • Nothing
    25%
    (8)
     
  • A card with a generic greeting only
    21.88%
    (7)
     
  • A family picture in a card
    18.75%
    (6)
     
  • An e-letter or e-card
    15.63%
    (5)
     
  • A card with a personal note
    9.38%
    (3)
     
  • A year-in-review letter
    9.38%
    (3)
     
 
Tue 5th Dec 2006
Do you observe Advent?
 
  • Yes, at church
    58.14%
    (25)
     
  • Yes, at home and church
    25.58%
    (11)
     
  • Not really
    13.95%
    (6)
     
  • Yes, at home
    2.33%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 27th Nov 2006
What model of corps governance do you feel works best?
 
  • Mission Board
    51.72%
    (15)
     
  • Corps council
    41.38%
    (12)
     
  • Other
    3.45%
    (1)
     
  • The Carver model
    3.45%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 20th Nov 2006
Is your church participating in your local Santa Claus parade?
 
  • No
    53.85%
    (21)
     
  • Yes
    33.33%
    (13)
     
  • Don't know
    12.82%
    (5)
     
 
Tue 14th Nov 2006
Should Christians distance themselves from TV shows that contradict their beliefs?
 
  • No - I know what I believe, and I'm not afraid of being challenged
    41.67%
    (20)
     
  • Yes - We should avoid shows with confusing messages
    31.25%
    (15)
     
  • Maybe - It depends on the strength of your spiritual foundation
    27.08%
    (13)
     
 
Mon 6th Nov 2006
What kind of book do you enjoy?
 
  • Christian focus
    29.73%
    (11)
     
  • Biography
    27.03%
    (10)
     
  • Factual
    13.51%
    (5)
     
  • Crime
    10.81%
    (4)
     
  • Historical
    8.11%
    (3)
     
  • Romance
    8.11%
    (3)
     
  • Fantasy
    2.7%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 30th Oct 2006
Do you believe Halloween is:
 
  • Harmless fun
    77.42%
    (48)
     
  • A celebration of evil
    22.58%
    (14)
     
 
Mon 23rd Oct 2006
Do you have a mentor?
 
  • No, but I'd like one
    43.48%
    (10)
     
  • Yes, I value this relationship
    26.09%
    (6)
     
  • Yes, but I should be more committed to the relationship
    17.39%
    (4)
     
  • No, I'm not interested
    13.04%
    (3)
     
 
Tue 10th Oct 2006
Is it important to identify The Salvation Army on our community church signs?
 
  • Yes
    98.37%
    (121)
     
  • No
    1.63%
    (2)
     
 
Fri 29th Sep 2006
Do you think that the new brand promise "Giving Hope Today" accurately reflects and embodies the work of The Salvation Army?
 
  • Yes
    64%
    (32)
     
  • No
    36%
    (18)
     
 
Mon 25th Sep 2006
What type of magazine do you read most?
 
  • Religious
    35%
    (7)
     
  • Sports
    20%
    (4)
     
  • Business
    10%
    (2)
     
  • General interest
    10%
    (2)
     
  • Home decorating
    10%
    (2)
     
  • Weight Watchers
    5%
    (1)
     
  • Wieght watchers
    5%
    (1)
     
  • Woodworking
    5%
    (1)
     
  • Celebrity
    0%
    (0)
     
  • Computer
    0%
    (0)
     
  • Fashion
    0%
    (0)
     
  • Food
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 18th Sep 2006
In which areas of your Christian faith and experience would you value more support/resources?
 
  • Discipleship - learning to put your beliefs into action every day
    27.59%
    (8)
     
  • Pastoral care - caring for people in the Church
    17.24%
    (5)
     
  • Internationalism- supporting people in need overseas
    13.79%
    (4)
     
  • Worship -praising God and deepening your relationship with Him
    13.79%
    (4)
     
  • Evangelism - helping others learn about Jesus
    10.34%
    (3)
     
  • Service - supporting people in need
    10.34%
    (3)
     
  • Music ministry - using music to build the Kingdom
    6.9%
    (2)
     
 
Mon 11th Sep 2006
Which Christian authors/writers inspire you most?
 
  • Samuel Brengle
    26.98%
    (17)
     
  • Max Lucado
    17.46%
    (11)
     
  • C. S. Lewis
    7.94%
    (5)
     
  • Charles Swindoll
    6.35%
    (4)
     
  • The Bible
    6.35%
    (4)
     
  • Clark Pinnock
    4.76%
    (3)
     
  • The Bible
    4.76%
    (3)
     
  • Brian McLaren
    3.17%
    (2)
     
  • Charles Colson
    3.17%
    (2)
     
  • Charles Stanley
    3.17%
    (2)
     
  • Joyce Meyer
    3.17%
    (2)
     
  • Philip Yancey
    3.17%
    (2)
     
  • Adrian Plass
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • John MacArthur
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • John Stott
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • Larry Crabb
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • Lenard Ravenhill
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • NT Wright
    1.59%
    (1)
     
  • Kay Arthur
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Wed 6th Sep 2006
How much time do you spend reading (both Chrisitan and other material) each week?
 
  • 3-5 hours
    30%
    (6)
     
  • 10 hours +
    25%
    (5)
     
  • 6-10 hours
    25%
    (5)
     
  • 1-2 hours
    15%
    (3)
     
  • None/little
    5%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 28th Aug 2006
To what extent does The Salvation Army in your area (your corps) equip you to learn and think about your faith?
 
  • Not at all
    29.55%
    (13)
     
  • Adequately
    27.27%
    (12)
     
  • To a great extent
    18.18%
    (8)
     
  • To some extent
    13.64%
    (6)
     
  • Could not ask for more!
    11.36%
    (5)
     
 
Mon 21st Aug 2006
Are you able to set aside a regular time for Bible reading?
 
  • Every day
    52.78%
    (19)
     
  • Rarely/never
    19.44%
    (7)
     
  • Once or twice a week
    16.67%
    (6)
     
  • More than twice a week
    11.11%
    (4)
     
 
Mon 31st Jul 2006
Does your church worship time effectively balance tradition with change?
 
  • No
    54.67%
    (41)
     
  • Yes
    45.33%
    (34)
     
 
Tue 25th Jul 2006
Welcome to visitors of this site. Are you a:
 
  • Soldier in The Salvation Army?
    66.67%
    (28)
     
  • Salvation Army officer?
    14.29%
    (6)
     
  • Member of another church?
    9.52%
    (4)
     
  • Member (Adherent)?
    4.76%
    (2)
     
  • Friend?
    2.38%
    (1)
     
  • Visitor at some Salvation Army events?
    2.38%
    (1)
     
 
Mon 17th Jul 2006
How much TV do you watch a day?
 
  • Two to four hours a day
    45%
    (18)
     
  • Less than two hours a day
    37.5%
    (15)
     
  • Never watch TV
    10%
    (4)
     
  • More than four hours a day
    7.5%
    (3)
     
 
Mon 10th Jul 2006
Have you atttended a Salvation Army summer camp?
 
  • Yes
    89.58%
    (43)
     
  • No
    10.42%
    (5)
     
  • Plan to
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 26th Jun 2006
Do you agree with raising the age of sexual consent to 16?
 
  • No, it should be higher
    51.61%
    (48)
     
  • Yes, that sounds about right
    41.94%
    (39)
     
  • No, it should be lower
    4.3%
    (4)
     
  • Don't know
    2.15%
    (2)
     
 
Mon 19th Jun 2006
How effective is your church in reaching out to the community?
 
  • Could be better
    44.83%
    (26)
     
  • Not at all
    37.93%
    (22)
     
  • Very good
    17.24%
    (10)
     
 
Mon 12th Jun 2006
Uniform or Sunday suit! What style of uniform best supports our mission today?
 
  • Full uniform
    35.96%
    (32)
     
  • A combination of the above
    34.83%
    (31)
     
  • Casual with SA logo
    17.98%
    (16)
     
  • No identified uniform
    11.24%
    (10)
     
 
Mon 5th Jun 2006
Should The Salvation Army practise the sacraments of communion and baptism?
 
  • Yes. These practices are meaningful
    46.59%
    (41)
     
  • No. William Booth had it right
    31.82%
    (28)
     
  • Maybe. The Army should proceed with caution
    14.77%
    (13)
     
  • Not sure. Need more information
    6.82%
    (6)
     
 
Mon 29th May 2006
What are your preferred ways of learning more about your faith?
 
  • Books/magazines
    26.67%
    (4)
     
  • Discussion with friends/small group studies
    26.67%
    (4)
     
  • Sermons
    20%
    (3)
     
  • Websites/online resources
    13.33%
    (2)
     
  • TV programmes
    6.67%
    (1)
     
  • Videos/DVDs
    6.67%
    (1)
     
 
Tue 23rd May 2006
Do you use daily readings in your personal devotional time? If yes, which readings do you use?
 
  • Our Daily Bread
    60%
    (18)
     
  • No
    23.33%
    (7)
     
  • Keeping God in The Small Stuff
    6.67%
    (2)
     
  • Daily Reflections
    3.33%
    (1)
     
  • Quick Study
    3.33%
    (1)
     
  • Sacred Space
    3.33%
    (1)
     
  • Words of Life
    0%
    (0)
     
 
Mon 15th May 2006
Do you have a spiritual mentor?
 
  • No
    76%
    (19)
     
  • Yes
    20%
    (5)
     
  • Plan to
    4%
    (1)
     
 
Thu 4th May 2006
Have you done a spiritual gifts survey?
 
  • Yes
    73.81%
    (31)
     
  • No
    23.81%
    (10)
     
  • Plan to
    2.38%
    (1)
     
 
Wed 26th Apr 2006
Are you part of a small group/Bible study?
 
  • Yes
    56.14%
    (32)
     
  • Not yet
    22.81%
    (13)
     
  • Have been
    17.54%
    (10)
     
  • Planning to
    3.51%
    (2)