QUESTIONNAIRE.
TOPIC: THE CHALLENGES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS OF PASTOR’S KIDS, A
CASE STUDY NYAMWAMBA ARCDEACONRY, SOUTH RWENZORI DIOCESE.
AREAS OF STUDY: Biblical basis for upbringing morally upright children and how it
relates to pastor’s kids, challenges PKs face and how they affect their holistic growth, and
support systems
RESEARCHER: Muhindo Martin
SECTION 1: [For pastors, pastors’ spouses, Christians and Pastors kids]
a) Name of parish…………………………………………………………………………
b) Sex: ………………………………….
c) Status (Parish priest, Archdeacon, Chaplain, Spouse to the pastor, Christian, pastors
kid):……………………………………………………………………………………..
SECTION 2: [For pastors and Christians only]
THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR UPBRINGING MORALLY UPRIGHT CHILDREN AND
HOW IT RELATES TO THE PASTORS’ KIDS.
1. What is the Biblical basis for the upbringing of morally upright children and
how is this related to pastors’ kids?
No. Biblical Reference Parenting Principle
1
2. How do you interpret the following specific Bible passages and themes in relation
to the spiritual and moral development of PKs?
Bible passage Biblical Theme Parenting application to PKs
Proverbs 22:6 Parental Responsibility
to nature children
Ephesians 6:4 Balancing discipline
with love and patience
Timothy 3:14 -15 Children are a heritage
from the Lord,
prioritize their spiritual
development
Matthew 5:48 Parents should model
PKs in a Christ like
character
SECTION 3: [for PKs only]
CHALLENGES PKs FACE AND HOW THESE CHALLENGES AFFECT THEIR
HOLISTIC GROWTH
3. What are some of the most significant challenges you have faced as pastor’s
kids?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Challenge/ problem 1 2 3 4 5 Impact on holistic growth of PKs
High expectations and pressure
from parents and Christians
Loneliness and Isolation
Witnessing hypocrisy/ Behind-
the -scenes church struggles
Unrealistic expectations from
people and performance-Based
Identity
2
Ministry demands affecting
family time
Transfers affecting education,
friendships and stability for
pastors
Financial challenges affecting
education levels, financial
stability
4. Has being a pastor’s kid ever impacted relationships with others for example
friends, peers, church members etc.)?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Response 1 2 3 4 5
Yes
No
5. Have you ever felt like you’re under a microscope or being judged by others
because of parents’ role?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Response 1 2 3 4 5
Yes
No
6. Whether pastoral work (parent’s ministry roles) affect PKs spiritually?
3
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Response 1 2 3 4 5
Yes
No
7. Have you have ever navigated a situation where you felt like you’re expected to
be perfect or behave in a certain way?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Response 1 2 3 4 5
Yes
No
8. Have you have ever experienced unique pressures or stressors as a result of
being a PK.
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Response 1 2 3 4 5
Yes
No
9. Have you ever received Jesus to as your Lord and savior?
USE A TICK ()
Yes
No
4
I don’t know
10. What is the impact of your status as a pastor’s kid on your holistic growth?
Aspect of Holistic Positiv Negative Neutral Comments/ Examples
growth e Impact /No impact
Impact
SECTION 4
SUPPORT SYSTEMS [For pastors and their spouses, PKs, Christians and organization
leaders]
11. What support systems are currently in place for pastor’s kids in your church?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
support systems 1 2 3 4 5
Mentorship Programs
Support groups
Counseling services
Education /Awareness
12. In what ways do you think pastors/ Reverends can better support their kids’
emotional and social growth?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
5
Ways to support motional/ social growth 1 2 3 4 5
Open communication with PKs
Understanding and accepting someone’s feelings without judgement
Balancing expectations
Helping PKs to Model healthy relationships
Encouraging PKs to make peer relationships
13. What role do you think the church should play in supporting pastor’s kids?
1=Strongly agree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neither disagree nor Agree, 4=Agree, 5=
Strongly disagree (please tick once for each statement, and kindly answer all
questions)
Aspect of church support level of agreement
1 2 3 4 5
Church should provide emotional support to PKs (opportunities to express
feelings, supportive relationship, awareness and understanding)
Church and pastors should pick interest in understand unique challenges that
PKs go through for better solutions
Church should offer resources for growth to PKs (counselling, workshops,
support groups etc.)
Church should foster community to create an environment or opportunities
that help pastor’s kids to grow spiritually, socially and emotionally.
NB. Thank you so much for participating in this research. All your responses will be
confidently reserved for only academic purpose.
