R I S E    T O G E T H E R

A National Mentorship Network for Women of Color in Ministry

Mentee Survey
  For WOMEN SEEKING ADVICE/COUNSEL FROM MENTORS

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* 1. Are you seeking/applying for a position in which you can "do ministry"?

yes

maybe

no. not presently

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* 2. Are you seeking ordination?

Yes, need advice on how to proceed

Maybe, not sure yet

No, already ordained

No, do not need ordination

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* 3. What kinds of ministry careers interest you? Check all that apply.

pastor

church manager or denominational staff

chaplain in school, college,hospital,military, prison

community social outreach organizer

mission work in US or another country

professor teaching theology, ministerial practice, etc.

developing a non-traditional ministry or faith-based organization

"ministering" in full-time secular position - e.g. medicine, law, business

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you need knowledge, skill in: Managing organizational resources? Check all that apply

Requirements for a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity

Understanding investments and resource development

Using technology and social media for publicity

Other skill in resources management. Describe below.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you need knowledge or skills: For ministry in a church or other faith-based organization? Check all that apply

Preaching and planning worship

Pastoral care, spiritual counselling

Promoting a vision or purpose for faith-based organization

Recruiting and training lay leaders

Forming ties for joint efforts with wider community

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* 6. Do you need advice, support in: Dealing with sexism, gender and culture? Check all that apply

Sexism in ordination, hiring and salary

Men and women church members preferring male clergy and leaders

Sexual harrassment

Cultural/ethnic concerns and issues

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you need advice, support in: Balancing career goals, demands and personal needs? Check all that apply

Time: in work vs in family, personal relationships

Time: for ministry for others vs for self-care /spiritual development

Employment as a bi-vocational pastor (part-time pastor, part-time other)

Future whole life directions

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are you affiliated with a denomination?

Yes

No, not presently

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* 9. IF Yes, you are affiliated with a denomination:

Which denomination?

If ordained, in what year?

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* 10. What is your highest educational degree (so far)?

technical education or some college

4 year college dgree

MDiv

doctorate

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* 11. Are you enrolled in college/university/seminary courses in 2017-2018?

Yes

No, but may enroll in 2018-2019

No, have completed degrees

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* 12. Do you have salaried employment?

yes

no, not presently

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* 13. IF "yes", you are employed;

Full time employment as:

and/or Part time employment as:

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* 14. What is your age?

under age 30

30-39

40-49

age 50+

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* 15. What is your race/ethnicity?

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* 16. What type of advice/counsel do you most want from a mentor now?

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* 17. Do you wish to be reached about the Mentoring Network? If yes, please give your name and email address below.

Name:

Email: