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1. Below is a list of ministry activities that relate to the life and work of a congregation. For effective partnership in ministry, the work ultimately belongs to both clergy and laity(church people). However, at specific moments in the life of the congregation, pastoral leadership is needed more in some areas than others.

THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THIS QUESTION -

From the following list, select the ministry activities for which the congregation has major responsibility for, by selecting "Congregation".

THEN select the 8 most important ministry activities for which the church is seeking professional skills at this time, by selecting "Pastor". (PLEASE ONLY SELECT 8)

Note: There may be things that the Pastor and congregation are both selected.

Not all activities listed will apply, so choosing N/A is okay

	Congregation	Pastor	N/A
1. Budget/Financial Management - Prepare and implement budget.	*Below is a list of ministry activities that relate to the life and work of a congregation. For effective partnership in ministry, the work ultimately belongs to both clergy and laity(church people). However, at specific moments in the life of the congregation, pastoral leadership is needed more in some areas than others. THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THIS QUESTION - From the following list, select the ministry activities for which the congregation has major responsibility for, by selecting "Congregation". THEN select the 8 most important ministry activities for which the church is seeking professional skills at this time, by selecting "Pastor". (PLEASE ONLY SELECT 8) Note: There may be things that the Pastor and congregation are both selected. Not all activities listed will apply, so choosing N/A is okay 1. Budget/Financial Management - Prepare and implement budget. Congregation	1. Budget/Financial Management - Prepare and implement budget. Pastor	1. Budget/Financial Management - Prepare and implement budget. N/A
2. Church Growth - Develop and maintain programs and activities for enlarging the membership and/or the church's vision for ministry.	2. Church Growth - Develop and maintain programs and activities for enlarging the membership and/or the church's vision for ministry. Congregation	2. Church Growth - Develop and maintain programs and activities for enlarging the membership and/or the church's vision for ministry. Pastor	2. Church Growth - Develop and maintain programs and activities for enlarging the membership and/or the church's vision for ministry. N/A
3. Church Planning - Gather together a new body of believers on a regular basis for Bible study and worship that will lead to a new permanent congregation.	3. Church Planning - Gather together a new body of believers on a regular basis for Bible study and worship that will lead to a new permanent congregation. Congregation	3. Church Planning - Gather together a new body of believers on a regular basis for Bible study and worship that will lead to a new permanent congregation. Pastor	3. Church Planning - Gather together a new body of believers on a regular basis for Bible study and worship that will lead to a new permanent congregation. N/A
4. Communication - Keep persons informed through the use of media, the church newsletter, etc.	4. Communication - Keep persons informed through the use of media, the church newsletter, etc. Congregation	4. Communication - Keep persons informed through the use of media, the church newsletter, etc. Pastor	4. Communication - Keep persons informed through the use of media, the church newsletter, etc. N/A
5. Community Assessment/Involvement - Identify and evaluate the needs of the community and work to meet those needs through individual and/or corporate action.	5. Community Assessment/Involvement - Identify and evaluate the needs of the community and work to meet those needs through individual and/or corporate action. Congregation	5. Community Assessment/Involvement - Identify and evaluate the needs of the community and work to meet those needs through individual and/or corporate action. Pastor	5. Community Assessment/Involvement - Identify and evaluate the needs of the community and work to meet those needs through individual and/or corporate action. N/A
6. Conflict Management - Resolve conflict situations with persons and groups for the sake of the church's ministry.	6. Conflict Management - Resolve conflict situations with persons and groups for the sake of the church's ministry. Congregation	6. Conflict Management - Resolve conflict situations with persons and groups for the sake of the church's ministry. Pastor	6. Conflict Management - Resolve conflict situations with persons and groups for the sake of the church's ministry. N/A
7. Counseling - Provide opportunities (a place and/or persons) for individual, couples, families and/or groups to enter a healing relationship.	7. Counseling - Provide opportunities (a place and/or persons) for individual, couples, families and/or groups to enter a healing relationship. Congregation	7. Counseling - Provide opportunities (a place and/or persons) for individual, couples, families and/or groups to enter a healing relationship. Pastor	7. Counseling - Provide opportunities (a place and/or persons) for individual, couples, families and/or groups to enter a healing relationship. N/A
8. Cross-Cultural Involvement - Work with a language, ethnic or cultural group different from your own.	8. Cross-Cultural Involvement - Work with a language, ethnic or cultural group different from your own. Congregation	8. Cross-Cultural Involvement - Work with a language, ethnic or cultural group different from your own. Pastor	8. Cross-Cultural Involvement - Work with a language, ethnic or cultural group different from your own. N/A
9. Education - Provide a teaching ministry that is based on theological, educational and historical foundations.	9. Education - Provide a teaching ministry that is based on theological, educational and historical foundations. Congregation	9. Education - Provide a teaching ministry that is based on theological, educational and historical foundations. Pastor	9. Education - Provide a teaching ministry that is based on theological, educational and historical foundations. N/A
10. Evangelism - Seek to lead persons to make decisions for Christ encouraging their identification with and participation in the local church/community.	10. Evangelism - Seek to lead persons to make decisions for Christ encouraging their identification with and participation in the local church/community. Congregation	10. Evangelism - Seek to lead persons to make decisions for Christ encouraging their identification with and participation in the local church/community. Pastor	10. Evangelism - Seek to lead persons to make decisions for Christ encouraging their identification with and participation in the local church/community. N/A
11. Interchurch Cooperation - Cooperate with churches/leaders from Baptist and other denominations.	11. Interchurch Cooperation - Cooperate with churches/leaders from Baptist and other denominations. Congregation	11. Interchurch Cooperation - Cooperate with churches/leaders from Baptist and other denominations. Pastor	11. Interchurch Cooperation - Cooperate with churches/leaders from Baptist and other denominations. N/A
12. Interpreting the Faith - Communicate a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology in terms relevant to persons' lives.	12. Interpreting the Faith - Communicate a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology in terms relevant to persons' lives. Congregation	12. Interpreting the Faith - Communicate a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology in terms relevant to persons' lives. Pastor	12. Interpreting the Faith - Communicate a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and Christian theology in terms relevant to persons' lives. N/A
13. Leadership Development - Seek to recognize and call forth the potential of persons as leaders, providing opportunities for their training and growth.	13. Leadership Development - Seek to recognize and call forth the potential of persons as leaders, providing opportunities for their training and growth. Congregation	13. Leadership Development - Seek to recognize and call forth the potential of persons as leaders, providing opportunities for their training and growth. Pastor	13. Leadership Development - Seek to recognize and call forth the potential of persons as leaders, providing opportunities for their training and growth. N/A
14. Leadership - Attempt to turn vision into reality and to sustain it in the church.	14. Leadership - Attempt to turn vision into reality and to sustain it in the church. Congregation	14. Leadership - Attempt to turn vision into reality and to sustain it in the church. Pastor	14. Leadership - Attempt to turn vision into reality and to sustain it in the church. N/A
15. Ministry of the Laity Development - Motivate and support persons in discovering and using their gifts for ministry in daily lives.	15. Ministry of the Laity Development - Motivate and support persons in discovering and using their gifts for ministry in daily lives. Congregation	15. Ministry of the Laity Development - Motivate and support persons in discovering and using their gifts for ministry in daily lives. Pastor	15. Ministry of the Laity Development - Motivate and support persons in discovering and using their gifts for ministry in daily lives. N/A
16. Mission Promotion - Encourage and provide opportunities for the congregation/individual to be informed and involved in Christian witness at home and abroad.	16. Mission Promotion - Encourage and provide opportunities for the congregation/individual to be informed and involved in Christian witness at home and abroad. Congregation	16. Mission Promotion - Encourage and provide opportunities for the congregation/individual to be informed and involved in Christian witness at home and abroad. Pastor	16. Mission Promotion - Encourage and provide opportunities for the congregation/individual to be informed and involved in Christian witness at home and abroad. N/A
17. Multicultural Sensitivity - Demonstrate keen sensibilities to other language, ethnic, and/or cultural groups and settings.	17. Multicultural Sensitivity - Demonstrate keen sensibilities to other language, ethnic, and/or cultural groups and settings. Congregation	17. Multicultural Sensitivity - Demonstrate keen sensibilities to other language, ethnic, and/or cultural groups and settings. Pastor	17. Multicultural Sensitivity - Demonstrate keen sensibilities to other language, ethnic, and/or cultural groups and settings. N/A
18. Music Directing/Performing - Maintain the choral and/or instrumental programs of the church.	18. Music Directing/Performing - Maintain the choral and/or instrumental programs of the church. Congregation	18. Music Directing/Performing - Maintain the choral and/or instrumental programs of the church. Pastor	18. Music Directing/Performing - Maintain the choral and/or instrumental programs of the church. N/A
19. Nurturing Fellowship - Create an atmosphere in which persons feel accepted, included and cared for and can identify with the group.	19. Nurturing Fellowship - Create an atmosphere in which persons feel accepted, included and cared for and can identify with the group. Congregation	19. Nurturing Fellowship - Create an atmosphere in which persons feel accepted, included and cared for and can identify with the group. Pastor	19. Nurturing Fellowship - Create an atmosphere in which persons feel accepted, included and cared for and can identify with the group. N/A
20. Planning and Management - Develop and implement the goals and objectives of the church.	20. Planning and Management - Develop and implement the goals and objectives of the church. Congregation	20. Planning and Management - Develop and implement the goals and objectives of the church. Pastor	20. Planning and Management - Develop and implement the goals and objectives of the church. N/A
21. Pastoral Care - Provide by word and presence an empathetic understanding of and concern for the person in all areas of life; good and bad, giving assistance where appropriate and feasible.	21. Pastoral Care - Provide by word and presence an empathetic understanding of and concern for the person in all areas of life; good and bad, giving assistance where appropriate and feasible. Congregation	21. Pastoral Care - Provide by word and presence an empathetic understanding of and concern for the person in all areas of life; good and bad, giving assistance where appropriate and feasible. Pastor	21. Pastoral Care - Provide by word and presence an empathetic understanding of and concern for the person in all areas of life; good and bad, giving assistance where appropriate and feasible. N/A
22. Personnel Supervision - Enable the staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities and encourage their personal and professional growth.	22. Personnel Supervision - Enable the staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities and encourage their personal and professional growth. Congregation	22. Personnel Supervision - Enable the staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities and encourage their personal and professional growth. Pastor	22. Personnel Supervision - Enable the staff to accomplish their duties and responsibilities and encourage their personal and professional growth. N/A
23. Preaching - Support the preaching ministry with time for preparation/reflection on the Word, and commitment to listen for the Word's power and it's implication for individuals, the church, the community and the world.	23. Preaching - Support the preaching ministry with time for preparation/reflection on the Word, and commitment to listen for the Word's power and it's implication for individuals, the church, the community and the world. Congregation	23. Preaching - Support the preaching ministry with time for preparation/reflection on the Word, and commitment to listen for the Word's power and it's implication for individuals, the church, the community and the world. Pastor	23. Preaching - Support the preaching ministry with time for preparation/reflection on the Word, and commitment to listen for the Word's power and it's implication for individuals, the church, the community and the world. N/A
24. Program Development - Design, encourage and help to implement organizational, social, educational, religious and/or recreational programs of ministry.	24. Program Development - Design, encourage and help to implement organizational, social, educational, religious and/or recreational programs of ministry. Congregation	24. Program Development - Design, encourage and help to implement organizational, social, educational, religious and/or recreational programs of ministry. Pastor	24. Program Development - Design, encourage and help to implement organizational, social, educational, religious and/or recreational programs of ministry. N/A
25. Social Action Enablement - Seek to be aware of justice issues in the community and the world; then discover to act toward eliminating the cause of injustice.	25. Social Action Enablement - Seek to be aware of justice issues in the community and the world; then discover to act toward eliminating the cause of injustice. Congregation	25. Social Action Enablement - Seek to be aware of justice issues in the community and the world; then discover to act toward eliminating the cause of injustice. Pastor	25. Social Action Enablement - Seek to be aware of justice issues in the community and the world; then discover to act toward eliminating the cause of injustice. N/A
26. Spiritual Life Development - Provide opportunities for individuals or groups to understand and enhance the spiritual dimensions of their personal lives.	26. Spiritual Life Development - Provide opportunities for individuals or groups to understand and enhance the spiritual dimensions of their personal lives. Congregation	26. Spiritual Life Development - Provide opportunities for individuals or groups to understand and enhance the spiritual dimensions of their personal lives. Pastor	26. Spiritual Life Development - Provide opportunities for individuals or groups to understand and enhance the spiritual dimensions of their personal lives. N/A
27. Stewardship - Enable persons to develop and use individual and corporate resources - personal gifts, skills, and finances - to the glory of God.	27. Stewardship - Enable persons to develop and use individual and corporate resources - personal gifts, skills, and finances - to the glory of God. Congregation	27. Stewardship - Enable persons to develop and use individual and corporate resources - personal gifts, skills, and finances - to the glory of God. Pastor	27. Stewardship - Enable persons to develop and use individual and corporate resources - personal gifts, skills, and finances - to the glory of God. N/A
28. Teaching - Enable persons to lead using methods and materials appropriate for the learners' age and situations.	28. Teaching - Enable persons to lead using methods and materials appropriate for the learners' age and situations. Congregation	28. Teaching - Enable persons to lead using methods and materials appropriate for the learners' age and situations. Pastor	28. Teaching - Enable persons to lead using methods and materials appropriate for the learners' age and situations. N/A
29. Visitation - Make formal and informal connections with church members or others in their homes, at work or in other settings.	29. Visitation - Make formal and informal connections with church members or others in their homes, at work or in other settings. Congregation	29. Visitation - Make formal and informal connections with church members or others in their homes, at work or in other settings. Pastor	29. Visitation - Make formal and informal connections with church members or others in their homes, at work or in other settings. N/A
30. Worship Preparation and Leading - Participate actively in worship, offering feedback and suggestions for greater participation and effectiveness in the expression of praise, thanksgiving and devotion to God.	30. Worship Preparation and Leading - Participate actively in worship, offering feedback and suggestions for greater participation and effectiveness in the expression of praise, thanksgiving and devotion to God. Congregation	30. Worship Preparation and Leading - Participate actively in worship, offering feedback and suggestions for greater participation and effectiveness in the expression of praise, thanksgiving and devotion to God. Pastor	30. Worship Preparation and Leading - Participate actively in worship, offering feedback and suggestions for greater participation and effectiveness in the expression of praise, thanksgiving and devotion to God. N/A
31. Youth Ministry - Develop and lead ministry with adolescents that nurtures youth toward Christian faith commitment and disciple ship.	31. Youth Ministry - Develop and lead ministry with adolescents that nurtures youth toward Christian faith commitment and disciple ship. Congregation	31. Youth Ministry - Develop and lead ministry with adolescents that nurtures youth toward Christian faith commitment and disciple ship. Pastor	31. Youth Ministry - Develop and lead ministry with adolescents that nurtures youth toward Christian faith commitment and disciple ship. N/A