Focus Groups

Using Focus Groups in the Church with HolyJot

When it comes to spiritual growth, ministry planning, or community engagement, focus groups can help churches gather valuable insights from members. By using HolyJot’s journaling platform, churches can create faith-centered focus groups that not only collect feedback but also promote deeper reflection and meaningful discussion.

What Are Focus Groups in a Church Context?

Focus groups are small, guided discussions that bring together members of your congregation or ministry community to provide honest feedback on a specific topic—whether it’s a new sermon series, outreach initiative, youth program, or discipleship path.

When paired with HolyJot’s group journaling features, focus groups can become a Spirit-led space for prayerful thought, personal reflection, and actionable feedback.

Why Should Churches Use Focus Groups?

• Ministry Development: Understand how your congregation feels about current or proposed programs.
• Discipleship Insights: Learn where people are spiritually, what they're struggling with, and how your church can better support them.
• Outreach Feedback: Gather thoughts from both church members and visitors about how your outreach efforts are perceived.
• Youth & Family Ministry: Create focus groups for parents, teens, and educators to refine how your church supports the next generation.

How Focus Groups Work with HolyJot

Create a Private Group in HolyJot

• Set up a focus group for members, leaders, or visitors.
• Allow participants to journal privately or respond to shared prompts.

Design Spirit-Led Prompts

Ask open-ended, faith-aligned questions like:

• "How has this sermon series helped you grow?"
• "What barriers keep you from attending small groups?"
• "Where is God calling our church to grow next?"

Encourage Honest Reflection

• Journaling gives people space to speak from the heart—especially those who are quiet in group settings.

Review Trends Anonymously

• Church leaders can analyze aggregated insights without exposing individual identities—promoting safety and honesty.

Types of Church-Based Focus Groups You Can Create

• New Member Welcome Feedback
• Sermon Series Reflections
• Young Adult Ministry Ideas
• Parenting & Marriage Ministry Input
• Volunteer Engagement Pulse Check
• Sunday School or Youth Group Reviews

Benefits of Using HolyJot for Focus Groups

• Faith-Driven Discussions – Journaling prompts can be Scripture-based and prayer-oriented.
• Easy Digital Access – Participants can journal on their own time from home.
• Safe & Anonymous – Promotes honest input, even from shy or new members.
• Track Spiritual Growth – Not just data, but transformation over time.
• Build Community – Deepens connection and belonging through group interaction.

Final Thought

Focus groups aren’t just for businesses—they can be a powerful tool for churches to hear God’s voice through His people. When guided by prayer and hosted on a Christ-centered platform like HolyJot, focus groups become more than research. They become revival.

Ready to start gathering Spirit-led insights from your church family? Launch your first HolyJot focus group today.