Modesty Survey: Results Launch Date
One of the purposes of The Modesty Survey is to allow Christian guys to express their gratitude to their sisters in Christ who strive to dress modestly—to let them know that their efforts are both noticed and appreciated by their brothers in Christ.
To symbolize this, we will be releasing the survey results on February 14th, St. Valentine’s Day, as a gift to all Christian girls, and especially to those whose inner qualities of godliness, humility, and love express themselves in their outward attire.
What You Can Do Now
Pray for The Modesty Survey. The survey has closed, but there is much work yet to be done. Over 160,000 answers and 25,000 text responses must be processed and finalized. Pray for the Survey Team as we continue to work. Pray that God would give us wisdom and discernment as we make decisions. Pray that God will use The Modesty Survey powerfully, to glorify His name and to bless His children.
Keep reading the blog. Over the next two weeks, we plan to post special articles and resources on the topic of modesty. We may even share some of the best text responses from the survey itself. You won’t want to miss these posts.
Spread the word. Tell your friends about the The Modesty Survey. The more people who hear about it, the more who will, we pray, be blessed and equipped by the results. Word-of-mouth is the best way to spread the word, but if you want, you can also place a snazzy ad on your website or blog.
Finally, if you are a Christian guy, whether you participated in The Modesty Survey or not, your greatest contribution to this effort is yet to come—and it will only take a minute or two of your time. Keep checking back for details.
Additional Modesty Resources
- The Soul of Modesty: C.J. Mahaney’s heart-focused, grace-filled, gospel-centered audio message on the topic of modesty. Made specially available for free download by Sovereign Grace Ministries.
- The Responsibility of Modesty (Part 1): Excerpted from the not-yet-released survey results, a 20-year-old Christian man shares a powerful summation of men’s responsibility in this area.
- The Responsibility of Modesty (Part 2): Excerpted from the not-yet-released survey results, a 22-year-old Christian man shares an insightful analogy explaining the responsibility of women to protect their brothers in Christ.
- The Purpose of Clothing: John Piper explains both the negative and positive messages God communicated by clothing Adam and Eve after they fell into sin.
February 1st, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Sound awesome! I love the photo.
Remember guys, I’m still here to help if you need anything.
February 1st, 2007 at 6:09 pm
I really appreciate all the work that has gone into this survey! Thanks everyone–girls who asked questions, folks who compiled questions, guys who answered, and folks who are compiling the answers! May the Lord richly bless you for your part in promoting what is good and acceptable in the sight of the Lord.
February 1st, 2007 at 6:22 pm
Oh, it’s too long to wait!
just kidding!
I think this will be one of the best Valentine’s Day “presents” I’ve ever recieved! A BIG thank you to all my brothers in Christ who took the time to complete the Modesty Survey!
February 1st, 2007 at 6:27 pm
That’s great news. I pray for you all! - JN.14:27 Rom.5:8
February 1st, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Thank you so much for all the work you all have done! I’ll continue to keep praying.
I look forward to the articles on modesty, and, of course, to February 14th! It’ll be quite exciting!
Thanks again!
February 1st, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Wow, I will definately be looking forward with great anticipation to Valentine’s Day!!
Thanks to all of you guys, my brothers in Christ - who have taken the time to do this. This is such a great gift to us!!
In prayers,
Sylvia
February 1st, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Thanks so much for giving us a date to look forward too, and one so soon as well! The modesty survey team will be in my prayers as you press on for excellence in this! May God be glorified through it!
February 1st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Huge thank you’s go to everyone who worked on this. It’s really, really appreciated.
February 1st, 2007 at 7:33 pm
What a sweet Valentine’s Day gift — that was such a neat idea! I am so excited to see the results of the survey. A tremendous thank you to all the guys who participated in it, and to everyone who helped out to make it happen. I appreciate it so much, and I will be remembering the survey team in prayer over the next few weeks.
February 1st, 2007 at 8:16 pm
I’m looking forward to Valentine’s Day–thank you so much to all the men who participated in the survey! I appriciate it so much. I’m keeping the survey team and everyone else that’s involved during these last weeks in my prayers. It’s amazing what God is doing, and still will do with this survey! May God bless you, Alex and Brett, for all the work you have put into this!
~Annie P.~
February 1st, 2007 at 9:02 pm
If you’re looking for ways to present the survey data, you could get ideas from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://bls.gov). I like the way their website gives an overview presentation with various graphs, then has different parameters you can define (by region, date, etc.) to get specialized tables, and you can alternatively download the raw data in comma-separated text format, html, or pdf.
February 1st, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Wonderfully chosen launch date. Modesty will be a good gift on a day that the world tries to define superficially and unbiblically. I will announce this project to our fellowship girls tonight. Keep up the good work!
February 1st, 2007 at 10:06 pm
I’m countin’ down the days.
Thanks again to all of you! I know God will use this for His glory!
February 1st, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Wow guys — This is the Valentine’s Day gift of a lifetime. Since we girls think so differently than you guys, sometimes it’s hard to know what’s ok and what’s not. This is truly an awesome gift and tool for us to have.
Gentlemen, may I also say, you two are amazing role models for our generation and we girls are so very appreciative and proud of two truly brave men who have stepped up to the plate of spiritual leadership. What a blessing this blog is for me. I can’t tell you how great it is to share high standards with such godly young men…I had started to lose hope! But as always, God is faithful and He does provide. I thank Him daily for providing you two, Alex & Brett, to lead our generation in walking worthy of the calling with which we have been called.
A thankful sister,
Hazel
February 1st, 2007 at 10:48 pm
Thanks so much guys! I can’t wait for valentine’s day!
~Katrina
February 2nd, 2007 at 2:24 am
Wow, that’s so sweet!
I’ll be looking forward to Valentine’s Day! Thanks, by the way, to all the guys who participated - our “brothers”. 
February 2nd, 2007 at 4:18 am
I can’t wait for the greatest contribution that’s yet to come!
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:02 am
I can’t wait to see the results! What a great way for all of us girls to celebrate Valentines Day!
Thanks again for all your work.
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:17 am
That’s a really neat idea! I don’t know if I can wait two more weeks, though.
Hehe…just kidding. I’m looking forward to it!!! 
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:45 am
Thanks so much for doing this modesty survey. Whenever I shop for clothes, I always have my dad come to tell me what is and is not modest. I have been surprised a few times when I have put on something that looks fine to me, but my dad says that it is not right. I am thankful for this influence, but it will also be nice to see the results from TEEN guys on Valentine’s Day! I will be sure to spread the word!
You’re doing a fantastic job, Alex and Brett! It’s only through God’s amazing strength that you can keep the Rebelution going. I’m praying for you!
February 2nd, 2007 at 9:23 am
Woohoo! Getting closer!!!
February 2nd, 2007 at 9:42 am
Hey Alex and Brett,
Do you mind if we repost this on our youthgroup’s website?
February 2nd, 2007 at 9:52 am
Two words.
Thank You!
February 2nd, 2007 at 10:02 am
Gabby: Anyone should feel free to post about the survey, the more people hear about it the better! Also, make sure you run one of our banner or sidebar ads as well.
February 2nd, 2007 at 10:48 am
Yes, thank you to everyone who took part in this! I am looking forward to the results!
My prayers are with you!
Katherine
February 2nd, 2007 at 11:19 am
We’ve got a sidebar ad, on our “Girls Only” page already! and thanks for permission!
And all the hard work that has and will go into this survey!
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I will definitely be keeping all those who are investing time and effort into this incredible project. I am really excited about this, and can’t say thanks enough for all you’re doing. I pray God’s richest blessing on you guys, and all involved.
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I’m so excited! Thank you for all the work y’all have put into this. Y’all will be in my prayers! Now I’m counting down until Valentine’s Day.
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Valentine’s day! How appropriate. I am looking forward to the results with great anticipation. Thank you so much for doing this. I know a lot of girls are going to appreciate this - me included!
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
February 14- good idea! I can’t wait to see the results! I think that they will be very helpful!
February 2nd, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Totally cool guys! I can’t stand the wait! -Praying for you all!
-MJ
February 2nd, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Thanks guys! Can’t wait!
Lyndz
February 2nd, 2007 at 3:02 pm
I’m going to echo Katrina’s response…I’m still here to help if you need anything!!
I’m sure there must be alot of work involved…just let me know. 
February 2nd, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Awww - that’s a great idea! Not only will it be a great Valintine’s Day gift (one of the only I’ll get), it will also be a birthday gift for me! Woohoo!
I can’t wait!!! Well…MAYBE I can…
:D
February 2nd, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Hooray!! Now I actually have something to look forward to on Valentines Day…lol
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Yippee!
Thank you to everybody who put so much work into this. can’t wait to see the results!
God bless,
Anni Spencer
P.S. I agree with Olivia
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Thank you all!
I am excitedly awaiting the final results!
God Bless!
February 2nd, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Much Thanks to all the guys who put this together! I can’t wait for the results. I’m sure they’ll help me in my battle for modesty of dress.
P.S.(response to Olivia) Yeah, the timing for the release of this couldn’t be better.
February 3rd, 2007 at 8:48 am
Thanks to all of you!
It was really a great idea, and I’m looking forward to the end results.
~Caleb
February 3rd, 2007 at 10:00 am
I am actually looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year!
Wonderful day to put the survey out. I will continue to pray for the survey team. Thank you (I could say that over and over) for all the work you all have put into this!! 
It is really appreciated by me and I know many of my sisters in Christ!! 
February 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Awesome! Thanks to all the guys who were willing to share what they think about modesty. I appreciate it. I’ll continue to pray for the modesty survey. Keep up the good work Alex and Brett!
February 3rd, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Dear Alex, Brett and everyone else who has helped,
I have been and will continue to pray for you as you finish this extensive project. Thanks so much for doing it! Honestly, I feel very humbled and honored that you have sacrificed so much time and effort to serve us girls so that we can better serve you. I know the Lord will reward you for it and I’m so very glad He will, because you all have honored Him so faithfully. I hope and pray also that as I read the results later I will be sensitive to make the changes I need to honor the Lord Jesus and serve my brothers. Thanks for helping me to better do this.
God bless you, my friends!
February 3rd, 2007 at 7:50 pm
That is really fun! =) Something to look forward to!
Many thanks to all who worked on it, it’s a great project!
February 4th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Tiffany: I completely agree with everything you said!!
February 4th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
I’m so glad you’ve presented this in terms of a gift. It’s easy to look at suggestion and guidance on modesty as oppressive or invasive; you have presented it in terms of an opportunity. Thank you.
February 5th, 2007 at 2:47 am
I hope you are all proud of the fact that this type of thinking enforces the rape and harassment of women in the eyes and minds of men. You are giving half of the population of the world an excuse to control and belittle the other half of the population. I think it’s time to ask yourselves, are you truely Christians, or Muslim fundamentalists? Apparently, there is a really fine line.
February 5th, 2007 at 7:28 am
This is an amazing project. I am so thrilled that you (Brett and Alex) and your staff took the initiative to make this possible, and are seeing it through to completion. I cannot tell you how excited I am to see the results of this survey. Thanks for all your hard work, and for your humility in presenting the results.
Caitlin B.
PS I put one of your ads on my website: www.hisimagephotography.org
Thanks for making these readily available.
February 5th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Thank you so much for putting this together and for launching it on Valentine’s Day! It reminds me that I dress modestly not only to protect guys around me but to honour Christ…who will always be my Valentine. A little sappy I know however, God has really been working in my heart to help me see that he delights in me and loves me despite my sin.
I can’t wait for this to come out…I work with Junior High girls so I can’t wait to be able to help them figure what is modest!
February 6th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Caroline: As to whether these people who are commenting and Alex and Brett are Christians is NOT for you to decide…we are told not to judge or we will be judged in the same way (Matthew 7:1-6). You don’t have to agree with this survey, but you are making some VERY serious accusations and you’re wrong about them (I’m sorry if this sounds harsh, I’m not angry, just stating the obvious).
February 7th, 2007 at 5:09 am
I wanted to apologize to you Caroline. I feel like my last comment was too harsh..I really wasn’t upset or trying to sound it. I was just trying to ask you not to judge people’s hearts. Please don’t feel like I’m judging you in any way. Though I do disagree with your comment, I wouldn’t judge you just for saying something that I didn’t like.
February 8th, 2007 at 8:08 am
Nothing to add but, thanks! I really appreciate all your hard work, everyone, and may God bless the results!
February 14th, 2007 at 8:26 am
Where are the results!?