Church Leadership and Ministry Evaluation
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Church Leadership and Ministry Evaluation
- Would you say that your congregation (or the people within your particular department or area of ministry) is “Living Out the Mind of Christ” (i.e. Unity, Humility, Selflessness) as they interact, serve, and minister to/with each other? How specifically do you as a ministry leader teach, cultivate, and maintain “The Mind of Christ” in your area of ministry?
I believe that most of the members in my congregation are “living the mind of Christ” in their interaction, service, and ministration to each other. The same applies to the members of my area of ministry. I teach, cultivate, and maintain “The Mind of Christ” through evangelism where I win new adherents to Christ and teach them to follow the ways of Christ. Teachings are through special classes for each age group and for people in each region and are through bible readings, pamphlets and books, and preaching.
- Would you consider yourself a “Wounded Healer?” Also, would you please share an example where you have ministered to a person who is/was “wounded” in the same manner that you once were? (cf. II Corinthians 1:3-5)
I consider myself a wounded healer. The reason why I consider myself thus has to do with a series of events that happened to me years ago. The events brought a lot of sadness and emptiness in my life and sent me to a prolonged period of depression. For a person who is similarly hurt and wounded, we are called to comfort them and provide them with counsel as specified in II Corinthians 1:3-5.
- How specifically does the Holy Spirit help guide you as you lead/serve in your ministry? Also, can you give a specific example of how you were able to clearly recognize that the Holy Spirit was helping/guiding you in dealing with a particular situation and/or decision while in your ministry? What advice would you give me that, if I obeyed, would assure me that I would be able to be guided by the Holy Spirit in my life and/or ministry?
The Holy Spirit guides me in several ways as I serve in my ministry. The Holy Spirit endows me with spiritual gifts, which help me to be effective in my service to God. These gifts include the gifts of evangelism, prophecy, teaching, exhortation, pastor/shepherd, showing mercy, serving, giving, and administration. The example that readily comes to mind is when I had to choose which ministry to get into in order to maximize my service to God. Upon meditation, I was led to believe that evangelism was my call and recognized this as guidance from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also the still small voice that sets me on the right path and keeps my conscience intact. Salvation and obedience to God allows you to be filled with the Holy Spirit. As Jesus said, the Holy Spirit is the helper who will guide you every day.
- Do you have a personal philosophy (i.e. an agreed upon plan of action/policy/understood protocol) of how/when/where you confront sin in the lives of 1) co-ministers/co-leaders in your ministry, and 2) people to whom you minister? If so, what is it? How did you come to this philosophy? If not, do you see a need for such a philosophy? Why or Why not?
My philosophy is to approach the member with love and without a judgmental attitude. Additionally, I endeavor to earn the member’s trust and confidence and keep the issue secret. My philosophy is to also remain firm about what God expects of the member and not to condone sin while emphasizing God’s forgiveness for repentant hearts. This philosophy is grounded on the teachings of the bible, which specifically ask us to love one another (1 John 3:11, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7). The philosophy also conforms to the biblical teaching of not judging others, walking in God’s light (John 1:7), and God’s eternal forgiveness (John 3:16; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 6 14-15).
- Can I perform a little ministry quiz on you? (Remember: This question is taken from the section within chapter 25 entitled “Recalling Encounters with God!”)
a. Can you recall for me what you specifically did (i.e. tasks performed, people you talked to, the number of hours of service) on any individual day in your ministry approximately six weeks ago?
Approximately six weeks ago, I had an evangelism action week during which my team and I moved from door to door ministering to people and trying to get them to understand and accept salvation. We also held 2 crusades during this period. My team and I put in 8 hours daily, starting at 8.00 a.m. in the morning and ending at 4.00 p.m. in the evening except on the last two days when we held crusades and finished at 8.00 p.m. at night.
b. Can you recall any time in the past that you were either so moved by hearing a sermon, reading a bible verse, hearing a testimony of a someone’s salvation that made such an impact upon your life that you still have a vivid recollection of the event today? How long ago did that spiritual event take place?
Yes. I was so touched by the testimony of a woman who is part of my congregation. The testimony by the woman was given one year ago. She had been diagnosed with cancer of the breast and the doctors had said that they would need to cut off her breasts. We all took to supplication and asked God to help heal her. We had a church conference a few weeks before her scheduled operation and she attended the conference. After day two of the conference, she was in her room sleeping when she experienced the vision of a large hand passing repeatedly over her breasts. She immediately woke up and was filled with a great sense of relief. She started Praising and worshipping God and in great joy leapt out of her room and knocked at the door of another woman member of the congregation who was sleeping in the opposite room. She declared that she had been healed. A visit to the doctor’s office indeed confirmed that there was no trace of any malignant cells any more. This event has remained etched in my memory ever since and confirms the power of God in healing the sick as well as that of prayer and faith.
c. Could you briefly describe for me how your daily “Quiet time with God” or your “Communion time with God” or “Your Devotion time with God” usually goes?
I start by confessing my sins. After confession, I read the bible and meditate on the teachings that I have read. Meditation helps me to assimilate the word and see how I can apply it in my life. As well, it enables me to identify my areas of weaknesses and search for solutions. I then pray after meditation to ask God to give me the strength to overcome my weaknesses and to thank him for his grace. I also pray for other people, my ministry and church, and the country.
- As a minister, are you ever tempted to become competitive with either a fellow minister or a neighboring ministry or covet the “success” or resources of other ministers and/or ministries? How do you overcome this temptation in your life if/when it ever comes up in your heart? What advice would you give me to make sure I remain content with what God specifically has for me in my own life and/or ministry?
To be honest, I sometimes feel tempted to become competitive and attain greater success. The temptation to become competitive with fellow ministers sometimes hits me so hard and the challenge associated with the temptation is hard to resist. To overcome this temptation, I remember the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 which says that God is faithful and will not let anyone who loves him be tempted beyond what he can handle and admonishes us to flee from idolatry. Timothy 6:11 teaches us to flee from the love of money and greed and to instead pursue righteousness, faith, love, godliness, patience, and gentleness. The temptation to be competitive runs against these scriptural teachings. Additionally, James 4:7 exhorts us to flee from the devil and he will leave us. These three verses are what help me overcome such temptations.
To encourage you to remain content with what God has specifically for you in your life and ministry, I would like to urge you to commit these verses to memory and understand them. Also, understand the purpose of God in your life and everything will be fine.
- Provide a summary of your interview.
a. In what areas of leadership and/or ministry do you feel you need to improve?
I need to improve on the areas of evangelism.
b. Develop a specific plan to improve in these areas.
To improve on evangelization, I intend to make more calls and organize more crusades. I also intend to reach out to the younger generation through social media, radio and television broadcast. My plan is to organize outreach missions within my locality, all over the country, and in other nations where the Gospel has not yet been saturated. Additionally, I will organize visits to hospitals, hospices, prisons and other correctional facilities, and schools.
c. How will you measure your progress?
The number of people who have accepted the call of salvation and the number of people willing to join my ministry as well as support it will measure progress.
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