Church Admin Capacities Eval.indd
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION COMPETENCIES Self-Evaluation
Ability / Capacity
- I have a consciousness of harmony and see the spiritual truth in where there is conflict.
- I have a sense of my own divinity.
- I am able and willing to ask for help: God’s through prayer, and from others in prayer, mentorship, and other ways.
- I have a clear Vision for my own ministry.
- I am aware of the roles and responsibilities of the Minister as CEO.
- I am familiar with legal responsibilities of the Minister and church management.
- I am familiar with critical factors in working with a board of trustees.
- I know the key characteristics of various leadership styles.
- I am well versed in conflict-management strategies.
- I understand the elements of a well-written staff job description.
- I am familiar with employee rights and labor laws and know how to locate current information about these.
- I am familiar with strategies for getting the most effective results when working with people.
- I am familiar with the UCSL Manuals and guidelines.
- I am familiar with the standard components of a Minister’s Letter of Call.
- I am knowledgeable about in-church record-keeping.
- I am knowledgeable about UCSL record-keeping requirements for churches.
- I am confident in my ability to do strategic planning for the church.
- I am familiar with various fund-raising programs and strategies.
- I know how to do effective marketing and advertising for the church.
- I am familiar with email, social networking, and email companies and know how to inform congregants re: church news and events.
Experience / Confidence High Average Low
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION COMPETENCIES Self-Evaluation
Ability / Capacity
- I am comfortable with creation, implementation and follow-up for outreach events to the larger community.
- I have a Purpose Statement for my ministry/church.
- I can describe my own leadership style and its strengths and weaknesses.
- I am actively working on expanding my own leadership style strategies.
- I use active listening and responsible communication in person, on the phone, and through email.
- I am comfortable with my ability to select, supervise and evaluate personnel.
- I am comfortable leading a team.
- I know how to create and lead community-building exercises.
- I am able to create a job description for a senior minister and church staff.
- I know how to read financial statements and contracts.
I know the key factors in decision-making for the church. - I know the main elements and can write an effective, usable church budget.
- I know the elements that should be included in an Annual Report to the congregation and members.
- I am able to develop an effective marketing plan for the church.
- I can create a strategic plan for church growth. Name
Experience / Confidence High Average Low
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