Opening Questions:

1) Introduce yourself and tell us where we are.

2) If you had to describe your religion to a new-comer, how would you describe it? Your denomination?

3) What are the core beliefs of your religion as a whole? Your denomination?

4) [Expanding Question] If different, what are the core beliefs of this specific church’s religious practices?

5) What does a typical church service look like?

6) Do you and your congregation perform any religious rites, rituals, or sacraments? If so, tell me about them.

7) Do you and your congregation hold any special observances (e.g. Sabbath, Sauin, Ramadan)? If so, tell me about them.

8) Do you have a sacred text(s)? If so, explain why you believe it (they) are sacred and what benefit someone might receive from its (their) study?

9) Do you have sacred icons or symbols of religious significance? If so, what is it and why do you hold it to be sacred?

Questions about Members:

10) How did you find and become involved with your religion? Your denomination?

11) Why do most people join your religion? Your denomination?

12) [Expanding Question] What sets your religion apart from other religious faiths someone might join? What sets your denomination apart?