Minister Characteristics Survey

Biblical Knowledge: Rooted and grounded in scripture and able to interpret and apply the scriptures in ways that are appropriate to original and contemporary contexts.

Church Administration and Planning: Able to practice the principles of good administration,
planning and implementing short - and long -range goals to enhance Congregational life in
collaboration with teams and committees.

Communication: Be an effective communicator and able to facilitate effective communication
within and on behalf of the church.

Cross Cultural and Anti-Racism Experience: Sensitive to the different manifestations of racism
and prejudice in the culture and committed to confronting and overcoming them.

Ecumenism: Exhibit a commitment to working with other Christians and denominations, and with other faiths, in programs of common witness and service – articulating the vision of the ecumenical and global church as a starting place for mission.

Education and Leader Development: Knows the foundations of Christian education and principles of leader development, and can demonstrate competency in teaching children, youth, and adults, including lay leaders and staff.

Ethics: Able to help parishioners think critically about the relationship of their faith to issues of justice, ethics and morality.

Evangelism: Able to motivate congregational members to share their faith through word and action.

Mission of the Church in the World: Understand and articulate the centrality of the call to mission given by Jesus Christ and the prophets, and can empower congregations to engage in mission from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.

Pastoral Care: Able to engage other persons with empathy and assess situations and relationships with the compassion of Christ, with sensitivity to culture and context, and to convey the healing power of God to those who suffer.

Proclamation of the Word: Know the practice and theory of Christian preaching, and can proclaim the Word of God, share the Good News of Jesus Christ, and help congregational members apply their faith to daily life.

Spiritual Development: Establish and maintain spiritual disciplines that lead to personal growth and help others develop a rich spiritual life.

Stewardship: Able to develop and encourage healthy stewards who recognize and share generously God’s abundant gifts for all creation.

Theology: Able to articulate a coherent view of God’s nature and activity in relation to the Christian tradition, critically engage human situations from a perspective of faith, and help persons recognize theological issues in their daily lives.

Understanding of Heritage: Know and appreciate the history and thought of Christianity and the history, structure, practices, and ethos of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Worship: Know the purpose and elements of Christian worship, and can plan and lead meaningful worship by working with the worship team, musicians, and congregational members.

Minister Characteristics

Pastoral Characteristics

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* 1. From the characteristics below select the top four (ONLY FOUR) characteristics you look for in our next minister.

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* 2. Please provide any other comments or suggestions you would like to share about what you look for in our next minister.