SPRC Annual Evaluation

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Describe PFUMC and the Piedmont Community *

How is PFUMC making disciples? *

How many first-time guests do you have in worship on a monthly average? *

How does PFUMC help people grow in Christ? *

How do you reach out to new people? *

How are you developing leaders in PFUMC? *

How are you developing leaders in PFUMC? How many new leaders emerged in your local congregation? *

What are the 2 or 3 most effective ministries in PFUMC? *

What roles did new leaders serve? *

Share a highlight from those ministries. Describe how lives are being changed. *

What are you doing for others in the community/region/world for Jesus Christ? *

What are your plans to deal with this challenge? *

What is God calling you to do next as a congregation? *

What is the biggest obstacle PFUMC faces? *

What are your dreams as a congregation? What plans do you have to make those dreams come true? *

Is there anything else you want to tell the District Superintendent? *

Clergy Assessment and Marks of Fruitfulness Evaluation

Please select a response for each area of evaluation. The "Comments" section is optional and provided for you to provide additional or clarifying details.

Spiritual Health – attentive to continued spiritual growth; prays; fasts; reads and meditates on the Scriptures; attends to the ordinances of God; participates in an ongoing accountability group; observes Sabbath; pursues opportunities to deepen spirituality; Fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) are evident in ministry

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1 = does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement; 2 = below expectations; needs correction/attention; 3 = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement; 4 = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness N/A= not applicable or not observed

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Emotional/Mental Health – experiences a high level of life satisfaction and optimism; is self-aware and maintains a sense of well-being in times of conflict; handles feedback constructively.

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1 = does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement 2 = below expectations; needs correction/attention 3 = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement 4 = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness N/A= not applicable or not observed

Comment *

Professional Health – seeks opportunities for learning, growing and developing as a disciple and clergy

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Comment *

Fiscal Health – is a faithful steward of personal resources; tither; maintains manageable debt levels; is prepared for the future (will, retirement, insurance, savings, health care, housing, etc.).

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1 = does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement 2 = below expectations; needs correction/attention = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement 4 = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness /A= not applicable or not observed

Comment *

Physical Health – balances nutrition, exercise, work, leisure, and play; is aware of and addresses health needs; observes day off and vacation

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Comment *

Relational Health – has a supportive network of family and friends; maintains appropriate connections and boundaries, both personally and professionally.

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Comment *

Participates in regular or periodic check-ins with a clergy peer group, covenant group, emotional support group, counselor or spiritual director

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Comment *

Are there are other ways that you have seen marks of Discipleship evidenced in the clergy? *

Pastoral Care – attentive and timely in visitation of those hospitalized, homebound, or in need of counsel; offers compassionate and empathetic counsel; maintains appropriate boundaries and honors confidentiality

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1 = does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement = below expectations; needs correction/attention 3 = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness N/A= not applicable or not observed

Comment *

Preaching, Sacraments, Worship Leadership – crafts and presents organized, relevant and Biblically sound sermons; able to articulate a well-developed deep and congruent theology; articulates and administers the Sacraments; leads worship with joy.

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Comment *

Teaching – teaches the Word; designs and facilitates small group learning opportunities; is well prepared; encourages questions.

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Comment *

Manages Self– Manages time and schedules, roles and responsibilities, sets and achieves realistic and measureable goals; utilizes resources efficiently; attends to administrative tasks in a timely and competent manner; displays a strong work ethic.

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Comment *

Manages Others– Establishes clearly defined roles and responsibilities for staff and others; sets realistic and measurable goals for staff and laity leaders; offers support and encouragement to staff and laity leaders, and helps staff and laity leaders to utilize resources efficiently; meets regularly with staff and leadership team.

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Comment *

Conflict Management– Gathers as much information as possible in order to see both sides; explores issues with those involved to find solutions that meet everyone’s needs when possible; works to keep lines of communication open; resolves conflict in a manner that does not cause harm to others.

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Adaptive Leadership – recognizes when change is appropriate, adapts to change and leads others effectively through change; questions, obtains and uses multiple sources of data; invites and includes relevant stakeholders; learns from failure and helps others do the same; works collaboratively to solve problems; understands and accepts ambiguities to reach sound decisions.

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Comment *

Connectional Leadership – supports and promotes the mission of the United Methodist Church; affirms the unique Wesleyan way of itinerancy, apportionments, supervision, etc.; seeks opportunities to serve within the District and Conference; connects the local church within the larger mission of the UMC.

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Comment *

Relational Leadership – inspires others to a common purpose and vision; collaborative, inclusive and empowering in decision-making; models Christian values in making decisions; listens, informs and inspires effectively through multiple communication vehicles (i.e. spoken, written, social media, etc.); demonstrates servant leadership.

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1 = does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement 2 = below expectations; needs correction/attention 3 = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness N/A= not applicable or not observed

Comment *

Equipping Leadership – identifies, enables, empowers and equips others through coaching, teaching, delegating, and collaborating to offer their gifts and grace willingly in joyful obedience to Christ and the Church.

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= does not meet expectations; needs serious attention/improvement 2 = below expectations; needs correction/attention 3 = meets expectations; areas to affirm with room for improvement 4 = exceeds expectations; areas to affirm/celebrate; could be a mentor for others 5 = surpasses expectations; the best to lead, teach, mentor and coach others for fruitfulness N/A= not applicable or not observed

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Innovative Leadership – exhibits a creative and entrepreneurial spirit in managing and leading the congregation to strive for fruitfulness.

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Comment *

Are there are other ways that you have seen marks of Congregational Leadership evidenced in the clergy?

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Comment *

Missional Leadership: Mission-Field Awareness and Action – knows the culture and demographics of the community; able to identify and respond effectively to the deepest hurts and hopes of the community; promotes and regularly participates in mission activities.

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Comment *

Strategic Developer – has a clear, concise and consistent action plan to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”; enables, empowers and equips church leaders and laity to participate in and follow the plan.

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Collaborative Connector – links the congregation to other churches and community assets in covenants, partnerships and ventures to meet the needs of the community through acts of mercy and acts of justice (schools, clinics, legal aid, citizenship classes, ESL, food pantries, alliances with other denominations, etc.)

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Comment *

Social Witness – embraces the biblical prophetic witness as an example; knows and values human rights as a matter shaped by injustice/justice, peace or prejudice; has a prophetic voice in the pulpit, church and community; empowers and equips laity to be active participants in justice ministries.

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Culturally Competent – committed to reaching people of all ages, races and cultures; understands and responds to the diverse cultural needs of the community; seeks to be culturally competent with regard to gender, race, socio-economic status, education, sexual orientation or language.

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Comment *

Are there are other ways that you have seen marks of Missional Leadership evidenced in the clergy?

Comment *

Conclusion: Is there anything else you would like to share with the District Superintendent?

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