We provide the following information in response to questions regarding the Ministry Site Profile (MSP). Last October we surveyed the congregation regarding what they felt to be the most important ministry tasks and gifts for a new senior pastor. The results are listed below:
Ministry Tasks
1. Evangelism/Mission
2. Financial Management
3. Preaching/Worship
4. Building a sense of community
5. Conflict management
Ministry Gifts
1. Help people develop their spiritual lives
2. Build a sense of community among those with whom they work
3. Be an effective communicator
4. Deal effectively with conflict
5. Be able to share leadership and work as a team
Additional Helpful Ministry Gifts
Provide care and nurture
Be active in visitation of members and non-members
Be an effective administrator
Work regularly in the development of stewardship growth
Bring joy and good humor to relationships