Parish Profile Part 2
SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF A NEW RECTOR
Section 1 was designed for Parishioners to rank the leadership qualities that would be desirable for a new Rector. For each question, two statements were provided that illustrated opposite styles of leadership. Parishioners selected a single response that represented their strong, moderate or slight agreement of the statement that most represented their desired leadership quality in a Rector. The numbers shown in the tables are the total number of parishioners who selected each response.
SECTION 2: SKILLS OF A RECTOR
Parishioner responses to Section 2 were of two sets:
(1) The first set of responses (“Type 1 Responses”) had only the six most important Rector qualities ranked from 1 to 6, with a 1 representing the Rector quality considered most important and a 6 representing the Rector quality considered least important.
(2) The second set of responses (“Type 2 Responses”) was where each Rector quality was ranked from 1 to 6, with 1 representing Rector qualities considered most important and a 6 representing Rector qualities considered least important.
Both sets of responses are presented in final order of importance. Additionally, the definitions of each skill are provided separately for reference.
SECTION 3: YOUR PARISH - PRESENT AND FUTURE
Section 3 was meant to evaluate where you believe our parish currently is and where you believe our parish will be in the future. Each of the 30 questions presented two opposing views. Parishioners were asked to provide two responses to each question based on their level of agreement with each presented view similar to Section 1 questions. One response was to represent how we currently view ourselves (“Present”) with respect to the opposing views and one that best describes our goals and aspirations (“Future”) with respect to the opposing views. The numbers shown in the tables are the total number of parishioners who selected each Present (“P”) and Future (“F”) response.
SECTION 1: LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF A NEW RECTOR
| |
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement |
|
Question
Number |
When dealing with people |
Strong
|
Moderate
|
Slight
|
Slight
|
Moderate
|
Strong
|
When dealing with people
|
1 |
In social functions is quiet and reserved |
0 |
2 |
2 |
13 |
35 |
15 |
In social functions, sparks the occasion and gets everyone to participate |
2
|
Helps people to figure things out for themselves |
9
|
22
|
23
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
Advises people what to do |
3
|
Usually lets people know where one stands |
5
|
25
|
20
|
8
|
5
|
1
|
Usually keeps one's opinions to oneself |
4
|
In conflict situations usually advocates one side |
0
|
0
|
8
|
14
|
21
|
20
|
In conflict situations usually seeks consensus |
| |
In terms of leadership style |
|
|
|
|
|
|
In terms of leadership style |
5
|
Does own organizing |
8
|
14
|
22
|
12
|
5
|
5
|
Gets others to organize |
6
|
Generates ideas |
8
|
22
|
20
|
9
|
4
|
2
|
Adapts ideas |
7
|
Relies on direction from superiors |
0
|
1
|
6
|
17
|
28
|
9
|
Relies on a strong personal sense of direction |
8
|
In bringing about changes, makes use of conflict and confrontation |
2
|
6
|
10
|
19
|
13
|
11
|
In bringing about changes, avoids conflict and confrontation |
9
|
Encourages subordinates to take initiative |
7
|
27
|
15
|
11
|
5
|
0
|
Gives strong direction to subordinates |
10
|
Willingly tries untraditional approaches |
3
|
11
|
11
|
18
|
14
|
6
|
Prefers traditional ways |
11
|
Places little emphasis on national and world missions |
2
|
8
|
26
|
23
|
3
|
3
|
Places much emphasis on national and world missions |
12
|
Is skilled in many things |
6
|
21
|
14
|
10
|
10
|
3
|
Does a few things really well |
| |
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement |
|
Question
Number
|
Planning programming and evaluating |
Strong
|
Moderate
|
Slight
|
Slight
|
Moderate
|
Strong
|
Planning programming and evaluating |
13
|
Has plans for situations that may arise |
3
|
16
|
13
|
9
|
18
|
4
|
Meets each situation as it arises |
14 |
Focuses on working with groups |
5 |
12 |
20 |
15 |
8 |
2 |
Focuses on working with individuals |
15
|
Welcomes criticism and adverse opinions |
17
|
31
|
13
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
Defends self against criticism and adverse opinions |
16
|
Drives hard to achieve objectives |
4
|
8
|
18
|
21
|
10
|
5
|
Places feelings of others ahead of goals of achievement |
17
|
Tends to accept denominational programming |
3
|
12
|
25
|
11
|
2
|
1
|
Tends to reject denominational programming |
| |
In relation to the community |
|
|
|
|
|
|
In relation to the community |
18
|
Is often a leader in community affairs |
6
|
20
|
28
|
5
|
2
|
3
|
Is seldom a leader in community affairs |
19
|
Speaks out on controversial issues affecting the community |
2
|
18
|
18
|
15
|
8
|
0
|
Feels it is not the role of the pastor to speak out on controversial issues |
20
|
Engages in community action mainly through the congregation |
4
|
25
|
12
|
12
|
8
|
2
|
Engages in community action mainly through non-church channels in addition to congregation |
| |
Theological Views |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Theological Views |
21
|
Theological views are fairly stabilized |
11
|
30
|
9
|
5
|
7
|
2
|
Theological views are significantly changing |
22
|
Regards the Bible literally |
2
|
1
|
3
|
10
|
18
|
31
|
Regards the Bible as an interpretation of God's dealing with humanity |
23
|
Feels that ethical decisions must be on absolute standards |
2
|
7
|
8
|
15
|
19
|
14
|
Feels that ethical decisions must be made in light of circumstances |
| |
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement
|
|
Question
Number |
Preaching, Teaching or leading workshop |
Strong |
Moderate |
Slight |
Slight |
Moderate |
Strong |
Preaching, Teaching or leading workshop |
24
|
Usually emphasizes a biblical text |
7
|
12
|
8
|
18
|
17
|
3
|
Usually emphasizes a social context |
25
|
Has an informal, conversational delivery |
20
|
30
|
12
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
Has a formal, authoritative delivery |
26
|
Tends to be provoking and challenging |
2
|
15
|
17
|
13
|
12
|
4
|
Tends to be comforting and assuring |
27
|
Usually refers to contemporary writers as a source of ideas |
5
|
17
|
30
|
7
|
3
|
1
|
Rarely refers to contemporary writers as a source of ideas |
28
|
Strictly adheres to order of service |
8
|
9
|
14
|
14
|
12
|
5
|
Freely adapts order of service |
| |
Regarding Visitations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Regarding Visitations |
29
|
Visits among member and prospects primarily to give pastoral care |
7
|
14
|
16
|
7
|
14
|
7
|
Visits among members and prospects primarily to build a stronger church |
30
|
Visits only when the need arises |
2
|
8
|
11
|
22
|
14
|
9
|
Plans regular family visits |
SECTION 2: SKILLS OF A RECTOR
Rank |
Type 1 Responses |
Type 2 Responses |
Definition of Skills (Listed alphabetically) |
1
|
Preacher
|
Pastor
|
Administrative leader: Ably organizes the affairs of the congregation including programs, organizations, finances, etc. |
|
Pastor
|
Preacher
|
Christian education leader: Leads in the design and implementation of comprehensive programs of Christian education. |
3
|
Teacher
|
Crisis Minister |
Community leader: Organizes community groups to meet stated needs such as drug problems, fair housing, and school issues. |
4
|
Crisis Minister
|
Liturgical leader
|
Counselor: Able to assist persons facing problems or decisions. |
5
|
Counselor
|
Counselor
|
Crisis Minister: Responds to people at significant points in their lives, e.g., death, dying, sickness, birth, trauma. |
6
|
Theologian
|
Administrative leader
|
Ecumenical Leader: Takes an active part in programs sponsored interdenominationally or jointly by a number of churches. |
7
|
Stewardship leader
|
Theologian
|
Evangelism Leader: Trains and leads others to present Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in such ways that person maybe led to Him as Savior and follow Him as Lord within the fellowship of His Church. |
8
|
Administrative leader
|
Spiritual Guide/leader
|
Liturgical leader: Plans and conducts Liturgical services of public worship. |
9
|
Youth worker/leader
|
Visitor
|
Outreach leader: Enables the congregation to become aware of and respond to persons in need. |
10
|
Spiritual Guide/leader
|
Stewardship leader
|
Pastor: Cares for people so that they are nurtured and challenged for growth within the community of faith. |
11
|
Liturgical leader
|
Teacher
|
Preacher: Ability to preach with clarity and to make the Gospel relevant in people's lives |
12
|
Visitor
|
Outreach leader
|
Social Ministry leader: Enables persons within the congregation to become aware of and participate in social ministry |
13
|
Outreach leader
|
Christian education leader
|
Spiritual Guide/leader: Leads and trains others in the formation and development of a spiritual discipline. |
14
|
Evangelism Leader
|
Youth worker/leader
|
Stewardship leader: Leads in the development and use of individual and congregational resources. |
15
|
Christian education leader
|
Evangelism Leader
|
Teacher: Help persons of all ages to understand and live the Christian Faith. |
16
|
Social Ministry leader
|
Ecumenical Leader
|
Theologian: One who demonstrates a disciplined understanding of biblical and historical revelation and the perception of God's activity in the world. |
17
|
Ecumenical Leader
|
Social Ministry leader
|
Visitor: Visits church members in their homes. |
18
|
Community leader
|
Community leader
|
Youth worker/leader: Inspire youth and incorporate them into the full life and ministry of the church. |
SECTION 3: YOUR PARISH -- PRESENT (“P”) AND FUTURE (“F”)
| |
|
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement |
|
|
Question
Number
|
Ministry of Laity |
|
Strong
|
Moderate
|
S
|
S
|
Moderate
|
Strong
|
|
Ministry of Laity |
1
|
Our parish generates opportunities for lay ministry expressions. |
P
|
8
|
2
|
2
|
13
|
35
|
15
|
P
|
Our lay ministry is expressed through established structures and groups. |
| |
|
F
|
9
|
12
|
9
|
6
|
4
|
5
|
F
|
|
2
|
We provide training for lay ministry in the parish community and the world. |
P
|
9
|
3
|
8
|
8
|
10
|
11
|
P
|
We provide training for lay ministry within the Parish. |
|
|
F
|
3
|
4
|
12
|
9
|
10
|
6
|
F
|
|
3
|
Our small groups are mostly interested in Bible study, prayer, & pastoral care. |
P
|
3
|
3
|
7
|
10
|
8
|
3
|
P
|
Our small groups are mostly interested in socials, fellowship, and fund raising. |
|
|
F
|
3
|
7
|
8
|
12
|
7
|
5
|
F
|
|
4
|
Our leadership is focused around vestry and clergy. |
P
|
11
|
12
|
9
|
3
|
5
|
3
|
P
|
Our leadership is focused around influential special interest groups or strong individuals |
|
|
F
|
10
|
15
|
10
|
8
|
2
|
1
|
F
|
|
| |
Liturgical/ Spiritual Life
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liturgical/Spiritual Life |
5
|
Our services are conservative and traditional |
P
|
6
|
24
|
12
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
P
|
Our services are innovative and contemporary. |
|
|
F
|
7
|
19
|
12
|
5
|
4
|
3
|
F
|
|
6
|
Our congregation participates largely through the leadership of the clergy. |
P
|
22
|
12
|
10
|
9
|
7
|
2
|
P
|
Our congregation participates actively at all levels of the service. |
|
|
F
|
1
|
9
|
8
|
6
|
12
|
10
|
F
|
|
7
|
Our worship is more focused on the Eucharist. |
P
|
3
|
15
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
P
|
Our worship is more focused on Morning Prayer. |
|
|
F
|
21
|
15
|
7
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
F
|
|
8
|
Our parish encourages and offers regular training in prayer and spiritual life to all members. |
P
|
7
|
9
|
15
|
6
|
10
|
1
|
P
|
In our parish prayer and spiritual life are considered as an individual responsibility. |
|
|
F
|
6
|
14
|
13
|
3
|
8
|
1
|
F
|
|
| |
|
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement |
|
|
Question
Number
|
Educational Life |
|
Strong
|
Moderate
|
S
|
S
|
Moderate
|
Strong
|
|
Educational Life |
9
|
Our education is mostly for children.
|
P
|
7
|
18
|
10
|
3
|
3
|
5
|
P
|
Our education is for people of all ages. |
|
|
F
|
2
|
5
|
9
|
7
|
13
|
16
|
F
|
|
10
|
Our education takes place on Sunday mornings |
P
|
18
|
15
|
7
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
P
|
Our education takes place on Sundays and weekdays. |
|
|
F
|
9
|
10
|
7
|
7
|
9
|
3
|
F
|
|
11
|
We emphasize Biblical studies. |
P
|
3
|
7
|
20
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
P
|
We emphasize contem- porary topics and issues. |
|
|
|
7
|
3
|
6
|
18
|
8
|
4
|
F
|
|
12
|
Our education is mostly centered on being well informed about the traditions of the Episcopal Church. |
P
|
2
|
3
|
6
|
10
|
15
|
4
|
P
|
Our education centers on commitment to god, God's people and the world. |
| |
|
F
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
9
|
23
|
|
F
|
|
|
Evangelism & Renewal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evangelism & Renewal |
13
|
Our parish has an active program for seeking, adding & incorporating new members.
|
P
|
1
|
3
|
10
|
7
|
19
|
8
|
P
|
Our parish ministers to its membership and welcomes others. |
|
|
F
|
16
|
11
|
12
|
3
|
6
|
4
|
F
|
|
14
|
Our parish has not been involved in the renewal movement. |
P
|
11
|
10
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
P
|
The renewal movements have had a significant impact on our parish. |
|
|
F
|
5
|
4
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
6
|
F
|
|
15
|
Our parishioners reach out by calling, praying, and offering help to others. |
P
|
5
|
18
|
10
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
P
|
Our parishioners look chiefly to the clergy to reach out to others. |
| |
|
F |
7 |
18 |
9 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
F |
|
| |
|
|
Number of Parishioners With This Level of Agreement |
|
|
Question
Number |
Stewardship |
|
Strong |
Moderate |
S |
S |
Moderate |
Strong |
|
Stewardship |
20
|
Our parish leaders make a serious effort to teach and practice stewardship including tithing. |
P
|
4
|
8
|
16
|
6
|
10
|
2
|
P
|
Our parish leaders rely on individuals to develop and practice their own forms of stewardship. |
| |
|
F |
10 |
9 |
16 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
F |
|
21
|
Our parish is supported by many pledges of all sizes. |
P
|
7
|
11
|
9
|
4
|
4
|
3
|
P
|
Our parish is supported by a few large pledges. |
| |
|
F
|
11
|
19
|
5
|
3
|
3
|
1
|
F
|
|
22
|
Our parish relies on endowments. |
P
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
15
|
18
|
P
|
Our parish relies on pledged income. |
| |
|
F
|
6
|
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