What are the Most Important Tasks and Gifts of Good Shepherd's New Lead Pastor ?

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* 1. Check the TEN most important TASKS that will be the responsibility of Good Shepherd's New Lead Pastor.

Administration or Staff Management

Building a Sense of Community

Campus/Young Adult Ministry

Children's Ministry

Communications/Media

Conflict Management

Counseling/Social Work

Ecumenical Work (Interdenominational cooperation on matters of mutual concern)

Evangelism/Mission (Sharing the Good News of Jesus and Church Growth)

Financial Management

Innovation/Creativity

Interpret Theology

Ministry in Daily Life

Ministry with Seniors

Multicultural Ministry

Music/Worship/Arts

Participant in Larger Church

Pastoral Care and Visitation

Preaching/Worship

Recruit and Equip Ministry

Self Care/Family Care

Small Group Ministry

Social Ministry

Spiritual Formation/Direction

Stewardship

Strategic Mission Planning

Teaching

Youth and Family Ministry

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Check the TEN most important GIFTS that will be needed by Good Shepherd's New Lead Pastor.

Help people develop their spiritual life

Help people understand and act upon social justice

Provide care and nurture

Be active in visitation of members and non-members

Be effective in working with children

Build a sense of community among the people with whom he/she works

Help others develop their leadership skills for ministry

Be an effective administrator/manager of the staff

Be an effective communicator

Be an effective preacher and teacher

Work regularly in the development of stewardship growth

Be active in ecumenical relationships

Be skilled in planning and leading programs

Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the Lutheran Church

Understand and interpret the mission of the Church from a global perspective

Deal effectively with conflict

Bring joy and good humor to relationships

Be able to share leadership and work in a team

Be creative and innovative about his or her tasks

Be able to use technology and media

Appreciate cultural diversity

Have talents in the areas of music, arts and writing

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Thank you for responding to this survey. We welcome any additional comments you would like to share with the Transition Task Force, regarding our call of a new Lead Pastor.