Twenty Pastoral Areas

Sample Congregation

 
This worksheet is intended to be used by both congregations and prospective pastors. It is designed to identify both the perceived needs and expectations of the congregation and the priorities and vision of the pastoral candidate. The aim of this indicator is to aid in the matching of the congregation's expectations and the pastor's priorities. It can also serve as a useful discussion guide in the exploration/negotiation process. The order of listing below is by random selection and does not reflect any indication of priority.
Focus on what your perceived needs and expectations are as a congregation. Think about the priorities you have for your pastor and your pastor's time.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through all the options.
Select only five (5) high expectation/priority range (6 or 7).
Select only ten (10) medium expectation/priority range (3, 4, or 5).
Select remaining five (5) as low expectation/priority range (1 or 2).
 
Select any code that you were asked to use: 
 
  Click on an area below to see description Low Medium High
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A Administration
B Christian Education
C Community Activities
D District/Conference Involvements
E Counseling
F Evangelism/Church Growth
G Dedications, Marriages, Funerals
H Music/Worship
I Preaching
J Peace/Social Concerns
K Stewardship and Finances
L Teaching
M Congregational Visitation
N Crisis and High Need Visitation
O Work with Small Groups
P Spirituality
Q Mission/Evangelism
R Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
S Youth/Young Adults
T Developing the Ministry of the Laity
    Low Medium High
 

 Please enter the following required information:

My gender is:
  Female
  Male
My age is:
  19 or younger
  20 - 34
  35 - 49
  50 - 64
  65 - 79
  80 or older
I am a member of this congregation:
  Yes
  No
I have attended this congregation for:
  0 - 10 years
  11 - 20 years
  21 - 30 years
  31 or more years

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