PREPARING FOR A SEASON OF CHANGE
In an effort to evaluate current ministries, dream about future opportunity, and prepare the field for harvest, the Transition Team of First Baptist Killeen conducted this church-wide survey following the retirement Dr. Randy Wallace as pastor. Data was collected from February 1 - 15, 2026. The results of this survey will guide the Pastor Search Committee in seeking out our next senior pastor.
All 164 responses were collected anonymously. Thank you to all who were a part of this work.
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
SLIDING SCALE QUESTIONS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Data has been compiled from numerous responses in order to provide this streamlined "at a glance" snapshot. Know that every word of your responses were reviewed by ministry staff and provided to the pastoral search committee.
1. WHAT SHOULD THE CORE PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH BE?
| Evangelism / Outreach / Reaching the Lost | 78 |
| Discipleship / Making Disciples / Equipping Saints | 72 |
| Teaching the Bible / Biblical Truth / Preaching | 49 |
| Worship / Glorifying God | 34 |
| Community / Fellowship / Love / Unity | 31 |
| Spiritual Growth / Maturity / Christlikeness | 29 |
| Service / Ministry / Serving Others | 24 |
| Great Commission (explicit mention) | 14 |
| Youth / Next Generation Focus | 4 |
| Defending the Faith / Apologetics / Biblical Clarity | 4 |
| Family Support / Men Leading Families | 3 |
| Cultural / Doctrinal Stance Issues | 3 |
3. WHAT MUST FBC KILLEEN DO TO BETTER ENGAGE THE GREATER KILLEEN/FORT HOOD COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH’S PRESENCE WITHIN IT?
| Military / Fort Hood Focus | 52 |
| General Community Presence & Outreach | 46 |
| Young Adults / Young Families Focus | 24 |
| Events / Programs / Activities to Attract People | 22 |
| Advertising / Visibility / PR / Social Media | 18 |
| Service Projects / Meeting Practical Needs | 17 |
| Partnerships (Churches, Schools, Civic, Chaplains) | 15 |
| Internal Engagement of Members to Invite Others | 14 |
| Welcoming / Relational Engagement | 12 |
| Strategic Plan / Leadership / Vision Shift | 10 |
| Youth / Children's Ministry Emphasis | 9 |
| Diversity / Demographic Representation | 4 |
| Internal Church Health / Toxicity / Member Care | 4 |
| Political Neutrality | 1 |
2. IN WHAT WAYS WOULD YOU LIKE OUR NEXT PASTOR TO GUIDE THE CHURCH IN RESPONDING TO THE CULTURAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING CHRISTIANS TODAY?
| 38 | Young Families / Next Generation / Aging Church |
| 27 | Growth (Attendance / Membership / Retention) |
| 24 | Leadership, Vision & Unity |
| 22 | Outreach (Community / Military / Evangelism) |
| 21 | Biblical Preaching / Spiritual Depth / Discipleship |
| 18 | Transition Patience / Get to Know Congregation First |
| 15 | Equipping / Spiritual Maturity / Apologetics |
| 14 | Family Life Center / Facilities / Debt |
| 12 | Youth & Children's Ministry Focus |
| 11 | Cultural / Political / Worldview Challenges |
| 10 | Internal Church Health (Deacons, Toxicity, Service Culture) |
| 8 | Prayer & Spiritual Renewal / Revival |
| 6 | Finances / Giving |
| 2 | Security / Hostility Toward Christians |
4. WHAT ARE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FACING FBC KILLEEN TODAY AND HOW SHOULD THE NEXT PASTOR HELP ADDRESS THEM?
| 38 | Young Families / Next Generation / Aging Church |
| 27 | Growth (Attendance / Membership / Retention) |
| 24 | Leadership, Vision & Unity |
| 22 | Outreach (Community / Military / Evangelism) |
| 21 | Biblical Preaching / Spiritual Depth / Discipleship |
| 18 | Transition Patience / Get to Know Congregation First |
| 15 | Equipping / Spiritual Maturity / Apologetics |
| 14 | Family Life Center / Facilities / Debt |
| 12 | Youth & Children's Ministry Focus |
| 11 | Cultural / Political / Worldview Challenges |
| 10 | Internal Church Health (Deacons, Toxicity, Service Culture) |
| 8 | Prayer & Spiritual Renewal / Revival |
| 6 | Finances / Giving |
| 2 | Security / Hostility Toward Christians |
1. WHAT SHOULD THE CORE PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH BE?
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