Exit Congregational Survey Question Title * 1. Select the five most critical tasks required for a pastor. Small Group Ministry Ministry in Daily Life Spiritual Formation/Direction Public Policy/Advocacy Children’s Ministry Social Ministry Administration Innovation/Creativity Community Organizing Stewardship Pastoral Care & Visitation Christian Education Self Care/Family Life Ministry in Crisis Early Childhood Administration Participant in Larger Church Counseling/Social Work Financial Management Conflict Management Interpret Theology Recruit & Equip Leaders Youth & Family Ministry Preaching/Worship Evangelism/Mission Strategic Mission Planning Communications/Media Music/Worship/Arts Volunteer Coordinator Inter-Personal Climate Ministry with Seniors Young Adult Ministry Builds a Sense of Community Interim Ministry Teaching Multicultural Ministry Ecumenical Work Question Title * 2. Check five gifts that are essential for this position. Bring joy and good humor to relationships Be skilled at planning and leading programs Be creative and innovative about his or her tasks Be able to use technology and media Be effective in working with youth Understand and interpret mission of ELCA from a global perspective Be active in ecumenical relationships Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the ELCA Be an effective teacher Be effective in working with children Be able to share leadership and work in a team Work regularly in the development of stewardship growth Be active in visitation of members and non-members Help people understand and act on issues of social justice Help others develop their leadership abilities and skills for ministry Organize people for community action Provide care and nurture Appreciate cultural diversity in language and customs Be an effective administrator Build a sense of community among the people with whom he/she works Encourage support of the Church’s wider mission Be an effective communicator Deal effectively with conflict Have talents in the areas of music, arts, and writing Help people develop their spiritual life Question Title * 3. Check five gifts that are very helpful for this position Be an effective communicator Be able to share leadership and work in a team Deal effectively with conflict Be able to use technology and media Be skilled at planning and leading programs Help people develop their spiritual life Encourage support of the Church’s wider mission Be effective in working with children Be effective in working with youth Be active in ecumenical relationships Help people understand and act on issues of social justice Be creative and innovative about his or her tasks Understand and interpret mission of ELCA from a global perspective Be an effective administrator Bring joy and good humor to relationships Provide care and nurture Be active in visitation of members and non-members Organize people for community action Be an effective teacher Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the ELCA Work regularly in the development of stewardship growth Have talents in the areas of music, arts, and writing Build a sense of community among the people with whom he/she works Help others develop their leadership abilities and skills for ministry Appreciate cultural diversity in language and customs SUBMIT