Survey of Denominations ~ Website Review and Evaluation

For those of you who asked:

In Phase One of our 'Survey of Denominations' course I am requiring Olga to view the website of a church prior to our visit. Ideally, she will view it early in the week in order to have time to organize her thoughts and consider her expectations.

I have included below the website review questionnaire I created (subject to editing, correction, etc.!). I also have a questionnaire to be completed after we attend a service at that church, and will post that later this week.


Survey of Denominations ~ website review

Church name:__________________ Denomination: ______________

Web address: __________________ Date viewed: _______________

First, view ONLY the home page:

What appears to be the focus of this website (fellowship, programs, social activism/renewal, political/cultural awareness, entertainment, theology/doctrine, a person/personality, etc.)?



Next, allow at least 15 minutes to explore this website:

Is the gospel recognizable and/or clearly presented? ____ Was it easy to find? _____

Is the gospel presented Biblical? _____ Why or why not?


Based on the website, describe the leadership (male, female, training and/or education, laymen, etc.):


What are the various ministries available (list them and describe briefly):


What services are available (worship, prayer meeting, mass, “traditional”, “contemporary”, etc.)?


Personal observations and conclusions:

Based on your examination of the website do you expect this church to be God-centered or man-centered? ____ Why?


Having viewed this church’s website, are you attracted to or ‘repulsed’ by this church?


Describe the aspects of this church that you find appealing, or objectionable:


Do you think your attraction, or objection to this church is Biblically based, or preference based?


Explain/support your attraction or objection: