Assessment of Congregational Ministry Form

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CONGREGATIONAL ASSESSMENT Review pastoral evaluation and note those areas where pastoral effectiveness was inhibited or encouraged by congregational characteristics and dynamics. I. Worshp A. Inhibited B. Encouraged II. Education and Nurturing A. Inhibited B. Encouraged III. Outreach A. Inhibited B. Encouraged IV. Community and Ecumenical Activity A. Inhibited B. Encouraged V. Meeting Human Needs A. Inhibited B. Encouraged VI. Administration A. Inhibited B. Encouraged VII. Personal Characteristics A. Inhibited B. Encouraged   COMPENSATION Is the congregation's compensation package in step with the Synod guidelines? Circle One A. Base salary Yes No B. Housing allowance or maintenance of parsonage. Yes No C. Other allowances. Yes No D. Health and pension benefits. Yes No E. Vacation time. Yes No WORK RELATED ISSUES A. Is car allowance adequate? Yes No B. Is continuing education provided for? Yes No C. Is a discretionary fund available for human needs? Yes No D. Is office space and equipment adequate? Yes No E. Is support staff adequate? Yes No F. Is weekly time off arranged? Yes No OTHER CONCERNS A. Does the congregation have a plan to manage gossip? Yes No B. Does the congregation have job descriptions for all staff positions? Yes No C. Do congregational members support decisions made by the council and at congregational meetings? Yes No Identify issues that need to be worked on in the coming year and what strategies win be used to work on these issues, including plans for continuing education and responsibilities of both pastor(s) and congregation.

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