North County Opportunity Sentiment Survey

    The below survey has been prepared for you to share your thoughts and feelings regarding the opportunity to buy a property for use as our future church. For more details about the opportunity, please click here. You may complete this survey anonymously or you may share your identity at the end of the questionnaire. Thank you for your participation.

    Background

    What is your affiliation with the Melkite Church?
    I am a member of St. Jacob Church in San DiegoI am a member of Virgin Mary Church in TemeculaI am not Melkite but I live in San Diego CountyI am not Melkite but I live in Riverside County

    How often do you attend church services?
    I consistently attend Sunday Divine Liturgy (more than 3 times per month)I semi-regularly attend Sunday Divine Liturgy (2 to 3 times per month)I sometimes attend Sunday Divine Liturgy (about once a month)I rarely attend Sunday Divine Liturgy (a few times per year)

    Overall Impressions

    How do you feel about the opportunity to finally have our own dedicated church space?
    Very excited and supportiveCautiously optimisticConcernedNeutral

    What are your thoughts on the proposed property located at 240 S. Maple St. in downtown Escondido?
    It is an excellent locationIt is an adequate locationI have concerns about the locationI am unsure about the location

    Financial Strategy

    The immediate fundraising goal is to raise one million dollars in 90 days to purchase the property. How confident are you in our community's ability to reach this goal?
    Very confidentSomewhat confidentNot very confidentUnsure

    The Diocese is willing to loan a portion of the funds needed for escrow, contingent on St. Jacob repaying the loan within 3 to 5 years. How comfortable are you with this short-term loan arrangement?
    Very comfortableSomewhat comfortableUncomfortableUnsure

    Partnerships & Leasing

    John Paul the Great Catholic University currently owns the building and has agreed to lease back the sanctuary several days a week after the remodel. How does this guaranteed income stream affect your view of the project?
    It significantly increases my confidence in the financial planIt somewhat increases my confidenceIt does not change my perspectiveIt raises concerns for me

    Two other religious groups have also expressed interest in leasing the sanctuary one day per week. Do you support sharing the space with other groups to help generate consistent revenue?
    Yes, I fully support itI am open to it, but I have some reservationsNo, I do not support it

    Next Steps & Involvement

    Leadership is asking members to prayerfully complete and return their contribution forms by April 30. How do you anticipate participating in this phase?
    I plan to make a recurring financial commitmentI plan to make a one-time pledge toward the purchase and remodelingI plan to contribute BOTH a recurring gift and a one-time pledgeI am unable to contribute financially at this time but will support the project through prayer

    Optional Follow-Up

    Please indicate how you would like to submit this survey.
    Submit anonymously (no follow-up possible)Request follow-up from a church representativeSubmit with contact information, but no follow-up requested