Prospective Pastor Profile Survey

In a recent conversation with leaders of the Church of the Nazarene in the Dominican Republic, we realized that we were lacking a profile in order to interview and eventually call ministers to be the pastors of our congregations. After some investigating and some adaptation of some existing tools, the following document is what I came up with. It is designed to help a church board or the leaders of a congregation focus in on what and who they may need as a pastor. Feel free to download and adjust the Word document for your context, or simply copy and paste the below info.

Prospective Pastor Profile Survey
Church of the Nazarene 2020

Your Name (optional) __________________________________

Ministry Gifts/Skills

 

Gift	Explanation
Apostle Romans 16:7	Church planter/builder; foundation layer; visionary; committed to church growth
Evangelist 2 Timothy 4:5	Able and willing to endure hardship to communicate the Gospel to people of all ages
Preacher Romans 15:16	Effective worship leader; communicates sense of awe and praise before God; committed to the ministry of prayer and intercession
Shepherd 1 Peter 5:2	Caregiver to the flock; visitor; effective counselor
Steward Ephesians 3:2	Administrator; good steward of gifts and resources.
Teacher 1 Timothy 2:7	Equipper of others for service; effective disciple-maker

 

Leadership Characteristics

 

1. Select 5 characteristics from the list below that you believe are the most important for a pastor to possess.
2. Circle them.
3. Put a star by the one of those five that you deem the most important.

 

Characteristic	Explanation
Adaptable	Open minded toward innovation and new ideas; adjusts to new situations; flexible
Biblically Oriented	Committed to the truthfulness and authority of the Scriptures; knowledgeable of the Scriptures; preaches and teaches from the Scriptures
Change Agent	Able to move the congregation in a unified direction while positively managing the emotional impact of any change
Communicator	Speaks and writes clearly and understandably; a good listener; keeps the congregation informed
Community Oriented	Involved in community life and concerned for social needs and injustice in the community
Denominationally Loyal	Has a positive, constructive approach and commitment to the life and mission of our Denomination
Developer of Lay Leadership	Takes initiative to broaden, strengthen and improve gifts and skills of persons for lay leadership
Enabler	Enables people to make their own decisions and carry out their own responsibilities
Leader	Guides people and groups to achieve common goals and gains support from others
Mission Minded	Concerned for the cause of Christ throughout the world and commits church resources to mission efforts
Organized	Plans and manages large activities with congregational involvement
Reliability	Dependable; consistent; states his/her true opinion but supports final decisions of the church within limits of conscience

 

Ministry Focus

1. Select the 5 ministries from the list below that you believe are the most important for our new pastor to focus on.
2. Circle them.
3. Put a star by the one of those five you deem the most important.

 

Ministry	Explanation
Administration	Manages the ministry and resources of the church
Adults	Works with, teaches, and leads discussion groups of adults
Children	Relates well with children and able to   communicate with them
Counseling	Assists people facing problems or decisions in formal counseling settings
Crisis Visitation	Visits people immediately in times of crisis
Family Ministry	Encourages parents to establish strong   Christian homes and encourages married couples to develop strong marriages
Inter-Church Cooperation	Participates in inter-denomination activities with other churches in the area
Pastoral Care	“Care of Souls” and provider of spiritual support and encouragement to those who are hurting and weak
Prayer	Strengthens the church through private and public prayer
Preaching	Makes the Gospel and Word of God relevant to people’s lives and preaches presenting with clarify and conviction
Seniors	Visits and cares for seniors and their needs and sensitive to their concerns around the changes in their lives
Social Ministry	Seeks to meet social needs in the community
Stewardship	Leading people in the development and use of individual and congregational resources
Teaching	Teaches others the concepts of Christian doctrine and Christian living; leads Bible studies, Sunday School classes, etc.
Visiting	Visits church members and shut-ins in their homes on a regular basis
Worship	Plans, leads, and participates in worship as a central event in the life of the church
Youth	Relates with youth and able to communicate with them

 

Personal Attributes

1. Select the 5 attributes from the list below that you believe are the most important for our new pastor to possess.
2. Circle them.
3. Put a star by the one of those five you deem the very most important.

Attribute	Explanation
Administrative Skills	Well-organized; punctual; well-prepared
Admirable	Highly regarded; respected by others
Approachable	Available; open; receptive; charming
Attentive	Courteous; gracious; respectful
Compassionate	Empathetic; sensitive; helpful
Compatibility	Able to work with others; shares the credit
Creative	Inventive; innovative
Enthusiastic	Positive; inspiring; energizing; encouraging
Listener	Allows others to have their say; respects other opinions
Loyal	Faithful; committed
Persevering	Persistent; steadfast; enduring
Personally Strong	Sense of own identity; good self-image
Sense of Humor	Laughs; sees bright side of issues; witty
Teachable/ Learner	Learns from mistakes; eager to learn and grow
Trustworthy	Dependable; reliable
Visual Communicator	Uses handouts, videos, powerpoint and visual aids to communicate

 

Under each category below, please indicate your preferences for our new pastor.

 

Pastoral Experience: (Mark one)

_____ None previous

_____ 1-5 years

_____ 6-10 years

_____ 11-15 years

_____ 15+ years

_____ Does not matter

 

Marital Status: (Mark one)

_____ Single

_____ Married, no children

_____ Married with children

_____ Does not matter

 

Is divorce in the past acceptable?

_____ Yes

_____ No

 

Education/Credentials: (Mark one)

_____ In process of studying to be ordained

_____ Seminary Graduate, not yet ordained

_____ ordained Nazarene minister

_____ Does not matter

 

Is it important for the pastor to live in the community?

_____ Yes

_____ No

 

Job Status: (Mark one)

_____ Bi-vocational

_____ Full-Time Pastor

_____ Does not matter

 

Other: Please provide any additional comments that you think are important to consider as we call a pastor (use the back of this sheet if necessary).

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Thank you for completing this survey.

Your input will help create the profile to be used in our search for a new pastor.