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Riverside Covenant Church Pastoral Search Team Survey

Introduction and Pastoral Responsibilities

In seeking a pastor for our church, it is imperative that your Pastoral Search Committee (PSC) try to answer the question: “What kind of pastor do we need?” In that effort, each member or friend currently attending RCC is invited to prayerfully complete this survey. We welcome and value your comments.

In this first section, we ask you about Pastor Responsibilities.
Although we do not anticipate any one person fulfilling all these pastoral roles individually, please prioritize each qualification on a 3 point scale -1 representing the lowest priorities and 3 representing your highest priorities.


1.Challenges and inspires the congregation with Biblical teaching
Lowest priority
Highest priority
2.Provides counseling to the church family
Lowest priority
Highest priority
3.Participates in local community activities
Lowest priority
Highest priority
4.Visits the sick and grieving
Lowest priority
Highest priority
5.Maintains meaningful contact with potential and new members
Lowest priority
Highest priority
6.Works well with various groups within the church
Lowest priority
Highest priority
7.Supports missions, both local and worldwide
Lowest priority
Highest priority
8.Demonstrates care and concern for congregants
Lowest priority
Highest priority
9.Shows strong spiritual support and witness to congregants
Lowest priority
Highest priority
10.Participates in denominational organizations
Lowest priority
Highest priority
11.Emphasizes Biblical teaching of the congregation
Lowest priority
Highest priority
12.Develops and works with youth programs
Lowest priority
Highest priority
13.Promotes a variety of worship experiences
Lowest priority
Highest priority
14.Skillfully manages church staff and administrates programs
Lowest priority
Highest priority
15.Continues to develop theological and biblical skills
Lowest priority
Highest priority
16.Supports a team approach to ministry
Lowest priority
Highest priority
17.Develops and strengthens lay leadership
Lowest priority
Highest priority
18.Has a strong commitment to the ministries of the church
Lowest priority
Highest priority
19.Works regularly in the development of stewardship growth (time, talent, and treasure)
Lowest priority
Highest priority
20.Encourages attendance at virtual or in-person services
Lowest priority
Highest priority
21.Encourages the involvement of our CCNS families, students, and staff into the life of our church
Lowest priority
Highest priority
22.Facilitates a safe and inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities
Lowest priority
Highest priority
23.Encourages education and understanding to promote racial justice and encourage more diversity in our congregation
Lowest priority
Highest priority
24.Seeks connections with members of the surrounding neighborhood
Lowest priority
Highest priority
Current Progress,
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