Orginally published on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 5:01 AM
by Todd Rhoades
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…
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
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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
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