Executive Pastor Challenge

The Church Network is seeking information from Executive Pastors (Heads of Staff) to inform our educational programs and give direction to our FastTrack: Executive Pastor conference. Whether you have attended in the past or plan to in the future your input would be helpful.

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* 1. What is your greatest challenge? (in 5 words or less)

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* 2. How often do you feel lonely in your position?

Most of the time

Often

Seldom but occasionally

Never

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What would be the greatest help to you in your ministry during the next 12 months?

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* 4. How do you manage your personal “self care” in this position?

Exercise

Religiously Take Day Off

Always take my vacation time

Have a Spiritual Directions guide

Work with an Executive/Ministry Coach

Have regular, scheduled family time

Maintain Annual Physical

Read for pleasure

Engage in a hobby

Have a group of friends/peers that support me

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How do you manage the relationship with your Senior Pastor?

Manage! What's that?

Weekly sit-down meeting

He/she trusts me and pretty much leaves me alone

We have a coach that works with us

We keep in close touch via email and other digital avenues

Other (please specify)

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* 1. What is your greatest challenge? (in 5 words or less)

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* 2. How often do you feel lonely in your position?

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* 3. What would be the greatest help to you in your ministry during the next 12 months?

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* 4. How do you manage your personal “self care” in this position?

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* 5. How do you manage the relationship with your Senior Pastor?

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* 6. What else do you want to say?