About the study

Beginning September 2009, Abiding Love Lutheran formed a team to determine our Congregation can Refocus Community Outreach. The team members included:

Kurt Armstrong
Laurie Donovan
Tom Hokanson
Dale Sump (Team Coordinator)
Hal Schultz
Vesna Sviglin
Coleen Thompson
Bob Thonhoff

Links to detail for each research vehicles are listed below:

The Full Bold Step Report

1.	Resource Book Study. The following books were read by individual team members who reported their conclusions to the team (click the links). These books are available in the Church Library.
	Breaking the Missional Code
	Fling Open the Doors
	Churches That Make A Difference
	Field Guide to Neighborhood Outreach
2.	Internet Survey of Area Churches to determine what services they provide to the community.
3.	Study of Zip Codes where the Food Pantry Guests live.
4.	Demographic Study that was purchased by the Congregation.
5.	Congregation Survey to determine how the Congregation is involved in Community Outreach and how Community Service is perceived. The Survey Questions Q1: Community Outreach Program member involvement Q3: Outside program involvement Q4: Wish list of programs for Abiding Love Q5: Personal situation regarding Community Outreach Q6: Reasons for performing Community Service
6.	Survey of Community Leaders to determine the current and future needs of our community. The Survey Questions - General The Survey Questions - Churches AISD Trustee Capital Area Food Bank CEO of ATCMHMR/Austin Integral Care Grocery Store Director Hospital Gift Shop Worker Meals on Wheels Worker Salvation Army Southwest Rural Community Center Worker Interfaith Hospitality Director of Shepherd of the Hills Pastor - Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pastor - Mt. Olive Lutheran Church South Austin Assistance Ministries Director Travis County Health and Human Services Executive Director
7.	Travis County Health and Human Services Impact Report