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1. Which two of the following do you consider the most important strengths needed by the incoming pastor? Check only two. 
 
Preaching
 
Administration
 
Leadership
 
Relationships

 
 
 
2. The following are activities to which a pastor may allocate time each week. Read all choices and check the three areas that should be the top time priorities of our new pastor. Check only three.
 
Administration, including tasks related to the church office, finances, and facility
 
Correspondence with members by phone, e-mail, and other electronic means
 
Counseling individuals with personal and spiritual problems
 
Visiting members in the hospital and in nursing homes
 
Visiting members or prospects at home or over a meal
 
Sermon preparation
 
Prayer
 
Attending social gatherings and special events of ministries, classes, and groups in the church
 
Planning and organizing ministry activities
 
Meeting with ministry leaders who plan and organize ministry activities

 
 
 
3. Which of the following elements of preaching style effectively communicate God's Word to you?
 
Logical, detailed, point-by-point
 
Personal, relational, engaging
 
Textual (the Scripture text provides the meaning)
 
Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points)
 
Sermon Series (spending multiple weeks on a topic)
 
Bible Book (spending multiple weeks on a Bible book)
 
Challenging, appealing for action or change
 
 
 
4. Of the ministry priorities in our church, which three of the following does the incoming pastor need to emphasize most?  (Select only 3)?
 
Discipleship and spiritual formation
 
Developing small Bible study groups/classes
 
Building relationships in which people are connected and care for one another
 
Evangelism and showing Jesus through word and action
 
Leadership vision and compelling plan for the future of the church
 
Care for the poor (social compassion)
 
Denominational emphasis, programs and giving
 
Prayer
 
Organizing ministries and empowering leaders for ministry
 
Understanding the context of our local community and approaching it with a missionary mentality
 
Corporate and personal worship
 
Strengthen families

 
 
 
5. Are ther any unresolved issues within the congregation that you believe the church or the next pastor should attempt to address?
 
No
 
Yes (please specify)
 
 
 
 
6. Do you have any specific suggestions or comments for this Pastor Search Team?
 
No
 
Yes (please specify)
 
 
 
 
Any additional comments?
   
 
 
 
What is your current age?
 
Under 12
 
12-17
 
19-29
 
30-39
 
40-49
 
50-59
 
60-69
 
70+
 
 
 
How long have you been a member at your church?
 
0-5 years
 
6-10 Years
 
11-15 years
 
16+ years
 
 
 
Not Very Active Very Active
10. Mark the selection on the scale that best describes your participation in the activities of this church.