Pastoral Review

John Smith, Pastor

Sample Mennonite

Somewhere KS
 
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1 Attitude
Does the pastor demonstrate a positive, congenial, and hopeful spirit? Does the pastor act with both needed decisiveness and flexibility to respond as appropriate in ministry opportunities?
2 Accessibility
Is the pastor available and accessible during regularly scheduled times? Does the pastor respond appropriately to special needs and emergencies?
3 Competence
Does the pastor demonstrate the skills necessary to serve effectively in a leadership position? Is there sufficient energy available to both take initiative as a self-starter and also to see even difficult projects through to completion?
4 Integrity-Trust-Authenticity
Does the pastor inspire trust and confidence? Is the pastor perceived as sincere, honest, and open as a Christian and as a human being?
5 Pastoral Role
Are you proud of your pastor? Is the pastor seen by you and the congregation as one who approaches your image of what a pastor should be and should represent?
6 Administrative Ministries
Does the pastor reliably lead, coordinate, and accurately communicate the programs and activities of the congregation?
7 Perception
Does the pastor perceive accurately the needs and expectations of the congregation as well as those of individual members? Is the pastor in touch with the realities of the world as experienced by members of the congregation?
8 Vision
Does the pastor appropriately lead the congregation with energy and vision for continuing growth and development? Is there sufficient insight that is joined with the ability to analyze situations and systems accurately so as to enhance ministry?
9 Public Ministries
Does the pastor's preaching, worship leadership, and teaching meet the congregation's expectations by challenging you to growth in understanding and commitment as Christians?
10 Theology
Do you view the pastor's beliefs about the Bible, about Christian theology, and about the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith heritage as representing the commitments of your congregation and/or denomination?
11 Partnership
Are your contributions to the church valued by the pastor? Does the pastor work with the congregation as a partner with a sense of commitment to common goals?
12 Pastoral Care Ministries
Does the pastor nurture personal and spiritual relationships with you and other members of the congregation, especially in times of personal need or crisis?
 
1. In what ways have you seen growth in the pastor's ministry and leadership of our congregation during the last several years? What are your strongest affirmations?

2. In what areas do you desire to see continuing growth in the pastor's ministry and leadership in our congregation?

3. What are the present factors in the life of this congregation which either strengthen and/or weaken effective ministerial leadership?

4. Other comments. This is your opportunity to make statements of support, affirmation, or concerns growing our of your experience and participation in our congregation.

Would you support a recommendation to call the pastor to another three year term until [date]? (Note: A formal vote of the congregation will follow at a later date.)
  Yes
  No
  Uncertain
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
Your name: