Directions: Answer the following questions honestly and click "Submit" when complete. Your results will be tabulated and forwarded to District Superintendent Rev. Ron McClung and District Director of Evangelism and Church Growth Rev. Al Goracke. If you would prefer to download and print the assessment, click here.

1. I am good at sharing my ideas with others and encouraging them to join me in them.
   Most of the time
   Some of the time
   Rarely
   I am most effective when I am assisting someone with their ideas
2. When new people start coming to my church,
   I try to encourage others to invite them to a small group meeting.
   I personally visit them.
   I usually let them visit a few times before inviting them to my home.
   I simply allow them to build relationships on their own.
3. I usually complete tasks
   without having to be reminded.
   just before the deadline.
   with a gentle reminder from an associate or someone supervising me.
   after the deadline.
4. I am currently pursuing
   multiple relationships with non-Christian people for the purpose of loving them and leading them to Christ.
   a relationship with a non-Christian for the purpose of loving him/her and leading them to Christ.
   plans to initiate relationships with pre-Christians for the purpose of loving them and leading them to Christ.
   no relationship with a non-Christian for the purpose of loving them and leading them to Christ.
5. I function best when
   I can hang out with people who do not yet know Jesus.
   I am relating to new Christians.
   I can spend much of my time building relationships with Christians.
   I am relating to mature Christians.
6. I make it a priority to
   schedule at least one time a week for relaxation and/or family fun. Only an emergency can interfere with this time.
   regularly schedule a time of relaxation/refreshment with my spouse or for me personally (if not married).
   have a date with my spouse or personal time of relaxation and fun (if single) when I can schedule it.
   have a full calendar of work related activities with little time for recreation, relaxation or family fun because my position requires that of me.
7. I perceive that the primary role of a pastor/leader would be to
   train and equip people to serve/minister.
   preach the good news of Christ from the pulpit.
   lead and administrate the work of the church.
   care for the needs of people.
8. I believe the style of worship for a church should be
   flexible to changing times and people.
   set when the church first starts and changed only when the leadership changes.
   traditional and match time-honored values.
   what the pastor/leader likes.
9. When I am in a group of Christians that are divided over an issue, I
   help them focus on what we are called to do.
   serve as a referee to bring peace.
   use the Bible to show the fault of their actions.
   probably find myself choosing sides.
10. When I am overwhelmed with tasks to accomplish, I
    delegate the jobs to others.
    drop some less important tasks.
    will ask people to assist me only when the job would fail to be completed otherwise.
    get frustrated and do the minimum.
11. How did I hear about this church planting self-assessment?
    Internet search engine (e.g., Google, Yahoo!, MSN)
    Saw it on The Wesleyan Church website
    Saw it on The Iowa-Minnesota District website (www.iamndistrict.org)
    

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12. Additional comments
    

Note: By clicking "Submit," you are authorizing The Iowa-Minnesota District of The Wesleyan Church, Inc., to process your responses and forward the results to the appropriate officials. This authorization by no means constitutes a formal agreement binding either you or the Iowa-Minnesota District to an employment relationship. This self-assessment is provided as a service for self-evaluation and the exploration of God's call only. This questionnaire was adapted from one developed by the Pacific Southwest District of The Wesleyan Church.