2019 Clergy Appraisal Form

Clergy Appraisal Date*

Church Name*

Church Zip Code*

Pastor Name*

First Last

Pastor Email Address*

SPRC Chairperson Name*

First Last

SPRC Chairperson Email*

This email will receive a confirmation.

SECTION I: Characteristics and qualities of pastoral leadership

Section 1 gives feedback about the growth opportunities that will enhance the pastor’s leadership. It is not measuring performance. Below the term Not Yet means there is important growth needed in this area to better serve the congregation. Select the phrase that best represents your assessment. A “Not Yet” may be a new term for you. It means that we believe that everyone has the capacity to improve and indicates that a leader may not be meeting expectations but with a desire to improve and support, the individual can improve in an area. Please note: Some questions on the appraisal ask for you to assess several qualities of the pastor at once. You should consider each question holistically. Think of it like baking a cake. You may have good ingredients and your mother's favorite recipe, but unless you bake it at the right temperature, it will be a "not yet."

Attitude

Check all that apply.

Inspires passion and desire to get involved in others

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is a learner - open to learning from others, reads and listens to grow understanding and intellect, attends workshops, and takes initiative to grow his/her ministry skills to benefit the ministry of the congregation and community ministry

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Keeps confidences when private information is shared

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is an encourager of people and ministries

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Perseveres through difficult challenges and situations

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Demonstrates humility and healthy confidence

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Accepts and treats all people the same regardless of race, gender, class, age, education, culture, and faithful member or non-member

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Demonstrates a servant’s heart

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Has a joyful and hopeful spirit

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is authentic, transparent and genuine with people and in written and oral communication

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor has a great attitude toward the ministry, congregation and community.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Health

Check all that apply.

Has deep and abiding faith that is witnessed in ministry and personal life

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Balances personal, family and ministry time

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Models faith through personal piety and service to others

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Expresses emotions appropriately and is sensitive to how others feel

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is a positive witness to good health and takes care of her/himself

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor demonstrates spiritual, emotional and physical health for leadership in the church.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Care

Check all that apply.

Listens to others and seeks to understand before trying to be understood

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is emotionally healthy – has a pleasant attitude, connects well with people in the congregation and community, engages appropriately in difficult conversations

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Has self-awareness – understands how she/he comes across to others and is sensitive to what others think and feel

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor demonstrates a caring spirit and is aware of others needs and feelings.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Strategic Thinking

Check all that apply.

Thinks strategically

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Plans ahead and identifies the necessary steps for ministries

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Takes complex concepts and makes them understandable

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Understands the people in the community and thinks about how to effectively serve the community and help the congregation develop strategies to reach new believers and serve the needs of the community

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Knows and understands the state of the church’s finances, worship attendance and progress toward congregational vitality

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor plans, organizes and carries out ministry to grow disciples, the mission and the congregation.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Time Management

Check all that apply.

Spends time wisely

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Reports and arrives on time to meetings and gatherings

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Comes prepared to meetings and activities

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor uses time efficiently and punctual and prepared for church meetings and activities.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

SECTION 2: Evaluating the 5 areas of effective pastoral leadership

Section 2 is designed to evaluate the identified skills and vocational competencies of pastoral leadership.

1. Trust

Check all that apply.

Follows through with commitments

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is consistent in treating people fairly and honestly

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is reliable – on time, faithful, and consistent

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Places trust in parishioners and their abilities

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor builds and grows trust within the congregation and between him/herself and the members and as well as with the people in the community.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

2. Disagreement and Conflict

Check all that apply.

Listens to others and respects the ideas of others

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Helps people to listen to each other so people feel heard

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Helps people to engage in meaningful conversation rather than ignoring or dodging difficult issues

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is quick to get help dealing with conflict, particularly when the conflict is about or involves her/himself

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Addresses issues when they arise

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor listens and honors others ideas and concerns, has a non-anxious presence in the midst of conflict, and leads individuals and the congregation to resolve conflict for the good of the mission.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

3. Commitment

Check all that apply.

Is on time for meetings and church functions and has reports and ministry materials in on time

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is attentive and focused during conversations and meetings

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Has an enthusiastic spirit for the ministries of the church and activities within the community

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is faithful and follows through with tasks and assignments

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Inspires the congregation to deeper commitment with preaching, writing and teaching

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Articulates vision and ideas so that people understand and want to follow

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor demonstrates and communicates commitment to the congregation, the community and The United Methodist Church.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

4. Responsibility

Check all that apply.

Casts a relevant vision and communicates clearly the direction of the church

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Plans with the congregation and leads a vital and balanced ministry of worship, small groups, mission, stewardship, pastoral care, and discipleship

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Keeps the congregation informed about the congregation’s progress toward its mission

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Is well prepared for worship and meetings

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Leads the congregation to successfully meet its challenges

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Builds bridges within the congregation, between the congregation and the community, with other United Methodist Churches and with other ecumenical and faith partners

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Promotes a healthy relationship with and understanding of the denomination and the conference

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor takes responsibility when challenges arise, initiates solutions, and is consistently prepared for worship, meetings and church activities.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

5. Results

Check all that apply.

Establishes goals at the beginning of each year and shares the goals with the SPRC

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Achieves the goals. Many pastors are using S.M.A.R.T. Goals. SMART goals can be understood by googling SMART goals and reading articles about them. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant to your ministry, Time specific

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Leads the church to deepen faith and better understand the Bible, the church and the community mission field around the church

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Organizes leaders and parishioners to accomplish ministry and tasks

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Inspires people in worship and meetings and increases their commitment to God and the church

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Leads the church to invite and welcome visitors/guests

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Grows worship attendance

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Leads to increase the number of new disciples and participation in small groups and hands-on community mission

Pastor demonstrates consistently

Leads to increase financial giving

Pastor demonstrates consistently

The pastor is leading so that the congregation is growing worship, its ministries and giving.

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Overall Assessment

The pastor is leading the congregation well and is meeting the congregation’s expectations

Strongly agree
Agree
Not yet

Written Assessment

What gifts, achievements and strengths do you identify in your pastor’s leadership?

Written Assessment

What 1-2 areas do you want your pastor to further develop and grow? How will this help your pastor be a better leader?

SECTION 3: Assessing section 2 of the appraisal

Which of the three responses below best identifies the committee’s responses. Follow the instructions for the section you select.

The SPRC agrees the pastor is leading well.
The SPRC agrees the pastor is leading well in most areas of leadership.
The SPRC has concerns about the pastor’s leadership and/or relationship with the congregation.

Identify 2-3 specific competencies (referencing the letters and numbers in the appraisal) in which you would like the pastor to continue to grow and develop. After meeting with the pastor, the SPRC chairperson is to complete the appraisal form on line and retain a copy with the SPRC files.

The SPRC is to identify and clarify with the pastor expectations for specific competencies that the SPRC would like to further develop, using the Clergy Development Plan. Addressing these concerns immediately will prevent these areas from impacting the pastor’s overall leadership.

The SPRC chairperson is to complete the appraisal form and contact Nicola Mulligan at nmulligan@gnjumc.org . You will receive specific information and support in setting benchmarks, a development plan, and a quarterly appraisal.

Clergy who would like to respond to their evaluation should share their reflections via email to the SPRC chair with a copy to Nicola Mulligan at nmulligan@gnjumc.org

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SECTION I: Characteristics and qualities of pastoral leadership

Attitude

Health

Care

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

SECTION 2: Evaluating the 5 areas of effective pastoral leadership

1. Trust

2. Disagreement and Conflict

3. Commitment

4. Responsibility

5. Results

Overall Assessment

SECTION 3: Assessing section 2 of the appraisal