Church Ministry Development

Ministry: Pastor Reviewer: _____________________

Time Period Covered: – Date: _________________________

Circle one of the following numbered responses for each question/ attribute (+ add comments, as desired):

Rarely Sometimes Usually Often Almost Always

1 2 3 4 5

General Expectations from Job Description

Provides a climate of:

- worship based on clear teaching of God's Word 1 2 3 4 5

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- fellowship, bringing together in Christian love

those from diverse walks of life 1 2 3 4 5

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- witness & outreach, generating an excitement + vision

for evangelizing and making disciples within the

English-speaking, multi-national setting of our city 1 2 3 4 5

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## Specific Criteria from Job Description

Feeds the flock spiritually by preaching

expository, Bible-based messages 1 2 3 4 5

with personal application 1 2 3 4 5

that is sensitive to and appropriate for the wide diversity

of cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds

represented at our Church 1 2 3 4 5

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Impact on our Church congregation from pastoral teaching ministry include:

Bringing faith to those God has chosen, teaching them

to know the truth and live Godly lives (Titus 1:1) 1 2 3 4 5

Believers being filled with love from a pure heart,

a clear conscience, and sincere faith (I Tim 1:5) 1 2 3 4 5

Teaching and insisting that everyone learn that (I Tim 4:7-11)

-We must spend time and energy in training for spiritual fitness 1 2 3 4 5

-Spiritual exercise is much more important than physical exercise1 2 3 4 5

-Spiritual exercise promises a reward in this life and the next 1 2 3 4 5

-Our hope is in the living God, who is Saviour of all 1 2 3 4 5

Truths are being taught to trustworthy people

who are able to pass them on to others (II Tim 2:2) 1 2 3 4 5

and we realize what is wrong in our lives (II Tim 3:16) 1 2 3 4 5

and we are taught to do what is right (II Tim 3:16) 1 2 3 4 5

and we have confidence of eternal life (Titus 1:2) 1 2 3 4 5

The people are prepared in every way, fully equipped

for every good thing God wants us to do (II Tim 3:17) 1 2 3 4 5

Older men (Titus 2:2)

exercise self-control, are worthy of respect, and live wisely 1 2 3 4 5

must have strong faith and be filled with love and patience 1 2 3 4 5

Older women (Titus 2:3)

must not go around speaking evil 1 2 3 4 5

should teach others what is good 1 2 3 4 5

must train younger women to love their families 1 2 3 4 5

Young men should live wisely in all they do (Titus 2:6) 1 2 3 4 5

Teaching is so correct, that it can’t be criticized (Titus 2:8) 1 2 3 4 5

People live with self-control, right conduct, and devotion

to God, while looking forward to Christ’s return (Titus 2:12) 1 2 3 4 5

Provides pastoral care for all the members of our Church

ministering to the physical & emotional needs of each member 1 2 3 4 5

including counselling as needed 1 2 3 4 5

overseeing and participating in regular visitation of members 1 2 3 4 5

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Prepares members for ministry according to individual spiritual gifts 1 2 3 4 5

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Provides a bold example and strong leadership in taking the

Good News of Christ to the lost within the English-

speaking community of our city 1 2 3 4 5

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Minister’s Review

20.Jan.98

Excerpts from I Tim:

Pray

2:1-2 Pray for a) everyone, b) ask God to help and bless them all, c) tell God how thankful you are for

each of them, & d) pray for kings and leaders

The ABC's of Leader Character/ Attributes

3:1-13 a) Anyone who desires to be a church official wants to be something worthwhile. – willing

v 2,13 b) must have a good reputation

v 2,12 c) be married only once/ husband of only one wife/ faithful in marriage

v 2 d) self-controlled/ temperate

v 2 e) sensible/ prudent

v 2 f) well-behaved

v 2 g) friendly to strangers

v 2 h) able/ apt to teach

v 3,8 i) must not be heavy drinkers

v 3 j) must not be troublemakers/ anxious to fight

v 3 k) rather, they must be kind

v 3 l) gentle

v 3,8 m) free from the love of money

v 4,12 n) in control of their own families/ manages his own household well

v 4 o) must see that their children are obedient and always respectful

v 6 p) not new followers of the Lord

v 7 q) well-respected by people who are not followers of the Lord

v 8,11 r) serious/ dignified

v 8 s) must not be liars

v 9 t) must have a clear conscience

v 9 u) hold firmly to what God has shown us about our faith

v 10 v) proven to be beyond reproach

v 11 w) not a gossip

v 11 x) faithful in everything they do

4:1-2,7 y) not be fooled by evil spirits, teachings from demons, false claims of liars, or worldly fables

4:8 z) work hard to be truly godly/ discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness

The ABC's of Teaching

1:5 Goals for your instruction – You must teach people to have:

a) genuine love,

b) a good conscience, and

c) true faith

1:18b-19a d) You must also have a teachable spirit – If you follow these instructions, you will fight like a

4:6-16 good soldier. You will be faithful and have a clear conscience.

v 11 e) teach and prescribe/ tell everyone to do what you say

v 12 f) don't let people make fun of you because of your age

v 12 g) set an example for others by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity

v 13 h) keep on reading the Scriptures in public

v 13 i) give attention to exhortation/ preaching and teaching

v 14 j) use the gift you were given

v 15 k) remember these things and think about them, so everyone can see how well you are doing

v 16 l) be careful about the way you live

v 16 m) be careful about what you teach

v 16 n) persevere

The ABC's of Leadership Development/ Discipleship

5:21-25 a) avoid personality-based leader selection [vs. gift-based] –

v 21 be fair with everyone, and don't have any favorites

v 22 b) don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them

v 22 c) keep yourself free from sin/ stay close to God

v 23 d) stop drinking water only, take a little wine to help your stomach trouble and other illnesses

v 24 e) be cautious/ avoid judging – some men's sins are more evident than others

v 25 f) be cautious/ avoid judging – some men's deeds are more evident than others

The ABC's of Godly Living 6:3-21 these are Paul's final thoughts to Timothy in this book

v 8 a) be satisfied just to have food and clothes

v 9,10 b) do not seek to get rich

v 11 c) keep away from all evil things

v 11 d) try your best to please God

v 11 e) try your best to be like Him – be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle

v 12 f) fight the good fight for the faith and claim eternal life

v 14 g) promise to obey God completely and fully

v 17 h) warn against pride and trust in wealth

v 17 i) tell people to have faith in God

v 18 j) do as many good deeds as you can

v 18 k) help as many people as you can

v 18 l) be generous, share

v 20 m) guard what God has placed in your care

v 20 n) don't pay any attention to godless, stupid talk that sounds smart but really isn't

v 21 o) pray for others

Minister’s Review

20.Jan.98