Monday Morning Insights

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    Have You Quizzed Your Church Staff Recently?

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    Circle the appropriate number…

    Pastor/Staff Relationships

    1. I am comfortable with my role.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    2. My relationship with my pastor is:
    excellent good fair poor
    4 3 2 1

    3. My relationships with other staff members are:
    excellent good fair poor
    4 3 2 1

    4. I’m open to other’s criticism when questioned.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    5. I’m loyal to the pastor and the staff.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    Church Family Relationships

    6. My relationship with my church family is:
    excellent good fair poor
    4 3 2 1

    7. When asked, I’m willing to do something that’s not in my job description.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    8. I’m demanding of volunteers.
    never sometimes most of the time always
    4 3 2 1

    9. I tend to maintain balance in the amount of activities I plan.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    10. I tend to listen to others’ points of view on issues when they differ from my own.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    Administration

    11. I enjoy church administration.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    12. I delegate assignments for projects.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    13. I give a great deal of work to secretaries.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    14. I can handle the administration of multiple programs or ministries.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    15. I’m good at handling details.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    Personality Traits

    16. I’m prompt.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    17. I enjoy being with people.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    18. I’m able to allow others to be in control and not let it bother me.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1

    19. I have a need for personal or public affirmation.
    never sometimes most of the time always
    4 3 2 1

    20. I’m seen as an honest and dependable worker.
    always most of the time sometimes never
    4 3 2 1
    ________________________________________

    Now add up your scores, and use the tally system below. Scoring Chances of a long tenure:
    •61-80—Excellent
    •41-60—Good
    •21-40—Fair
    •0-20—Poor

    Any score in the fair or poor range is unacceptable. Seriously consider addressing areas needing work.

    —contributed by Danny Von Kanel

    Source:  http://www.revmagazine.com/magazine/xtras/storage/quiz.asp

    For more extras from Rev. Magazine, go here:  http://www.rev.org/magazine/xtras/index.asp

    How long will you or your staff stay at your current position?  Well, the folks at Rev. Magazine recently published a church staff survey to help give you a better idea how comfortable and happy you are in your position.  Take the quiz… give it to your staff; and see how you come out…

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