In order to make a plan for improvement, I needed to determine areas of strength and weakness in the areas of leadership. I used four instruments for insight: The Lewis Pastoral Leadership Inventory (A 360 assessment completed by myself and church leaders), Strength Finder 2.0, The Kraybill Conflict Style Inventory and DISC Classic 2.0 inventory.
I then used the results of the assessments and instruments, along with observations from the VCI consultants and others, to compile a list of my strengths and areas where my skills can be honed.
Based on the assessments of church leaders my strengths lie in the areas of biblical and theological knowledge. According to their responses, I have an intellectual grounding for ministry, high ethical ideals in professional and personal behavior and I demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ. I teach God's word with skill and conviction, seek to improve through personal study, both spiritually and in pastoral skills. It is encouraging to have these skills affirmed.
I also possess strengths as an active and receptive listener. I am able to communicate clearly and am comfortable sharing what I value. I make decisions in a deliberate, thoughtful manner. I am people focused and genuinely curious. I take the lead when necessary, but am just as comfortable supporting others who lead. I look for the best in people and am at my best solving "people problems."
Areas where I can grow in leadership skills that were identified by church leaders include: building teams to accomplish God's vision, helping others discover their gifts for ministry and recruiting and equipping new leaders. Leaders also noted that I needed growth in leading toward increased worship attendance, increasing participation in new and existing ministries, experimenting and taking strategic risks, helping others to see God's presence in their lives in a new way and balancing the demands of self, ministry and family.
Actions that I can take to grow in skills that were common to the assessment tools included: communicate reasons for requests and actions, temper pragmatic decisions that can lead to mediocrity, practice hands-on management, be more realistic when appraising others, and enlist the help of others who have strengths and styles different than my own.
These are the specific areas that I have determined to begin working to strengthen: team building, recruiting and equipping leaders to do God's work, hands-on management, realistic assessment of people's gifts and skills and becoming an "expert" in my strengths and style. This last goal will assist me to intentionally use my greatest skills and seek assistance where I am less skilled.
I understand that growing in skills is a life-long journey and that my habits and style of leadership will evolve, rather than change overnight. I have begun a reading plan (more about books as I read them) and will seek out specific training in the growth areas.
It is my commitment to grow in leadership skill. I do this not simply because of the Vital Church Initiative, but because of my commitment to serve and honor God to the best of my ability and to serve the people of Brighton First in excellence.
Actions that I can take to grow in skills that were common to the assessment tools included: communicate reasons for requests and actions, temper pragmatic decisions that can lead to mediocrity, practice hands-on management, be more realistic when appraising others, and enlist the help of others who have strengths and styles different than my own.
These are the specific areas that I have determined to begin working to strengthen: team building, recruiting and equipping leaders to do God's work, hands-on management, realistic assessment of people's gifts and skills and becoming an "expert" in my strengths and style. This last goal will assist me to intentionally use my greatest skills and seek assistance where I am less skilled.
I understand that growing in skills is a life-long journey and that my habits and style of leadership will evolve, rather than change overnight. I have begun a reading plan (more about books as I read them) and will seek out specific training in the growth areas.
It is my commitment to grow in leadership skill. I do this not simply because of the Vital Church Initiative, but because of my commitment to serve and honor God to the best of my ability and to serve the people of Brighton First in excellence.
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