English Assessment Auto AssessmentAm I Called?: Indispensable Characteristics of Pastoral Ministry Dr. Dave Harvey. For each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Name* First Name Last Name Email* Ministerial Position*PastorLeaderStudent - Bible CollegeChurch MemberMarital StatusSingleMarriedDivorcedWidowedDo you have children?YesNoHighest Degree EarnedNoneDoctorate (Seminary)Doctorate (Non-Seminary)MasterBachelorsAssociateHigh SchoolCountry and StateDenominationActs 29African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)American Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodBaptist Bible Fellowship InternationalCalvary ChapelChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of God in ChristEpiscopalian/AnglicanEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Free ChurchFoursquare ChurchGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaIndependent Charismatic/PentecostalIndependent Congregational ChurchLutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS)MennoniteNational Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.National Missionary Baptist Convention of AmericaPentecostal Assemblies of the WorldOrthodox Church in AmericaOrthodox Presbyterian ChurchNetwork (Other)Non-denominationalPresbyterian Church of AmericaPresbyterian Church – USAProgressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.Reformed Church of AmericaRoman CatholicSojourn NetworkSouthern BaptistSovereign Grace ChurchesUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist Church Are You Godly? How is Your Home? Can You Preach? Can You Shepherd? Do You Love the Lost? Do Others Agree? Each question on the test is scored on a scale of 1-5, with 1 representing a significant weakness and 5 representing a significant strength. Some important things to note before taking this test: While we recognize that the requirements of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 assume marriage and families, we believe single men can serve effectively and fruitfully in church planting and eldership. The primary intent of requirements laid out in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 is to evaluate a man before he goes into ministry. Evaluation of men in ministry could include these categories, but they do not exist primarily for that purpose. Scoring high on this test does NOT mean you are necessarily called to be a pastor. Scoring low on this test does NOT necessarily mean you are not called to be a pastor. Rather, this test is simply a tool to help you think more deeply about your own strengths and weaknesses, and what those strengths and weaknesses might reveal about your potential call to ministry. Section: Are you GodlyFor each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Are you sober-minded?*12345Are you self-controlled?*12345Are you respectable?*12345Are you hospitable?*12345People see me as avoiding quarreling and pursuing peacemaking.*12345Would my financial records indicate a consistent pattern of giving to God's work (the local, the poor, etc.)?*12345Are you respected at your job and in your community?*12345 “How’s Your Home” Section (For Married)For each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Would your wife and pastor say that you have a commendable marriage characterized by loving care and diligent leadership of your wife?12345Is your wife supportive of your ministry desires and efforts?23541Would the leaders of your church say that you effectively manage your household?12345Do people in your church, family or community comment on the health, beauty, or harmony of your marriage?12345Would the people that know you best say your wife has grown in godliness as a result of your love, care, and leadership?12345 “How’s Your Home” Section (For Single, Divorced, Widowed)For each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Would your roommates, friends, and/or parents confirm that you live a life at home characterized by self-discipline and self-control?12345Would your roommates, friends, and/or parents say you display consistent growth in wisdom and humility in your life at home?12345Would your roommates, friends, and/or parents be encouraging you in your pursuit of ministry?12345Would the leaders of your church say you effectively manage your life?12345Do those who know you best believe that you would be competent to counsel people encountering relational difficulties, including those who were married?12345 Can You Preach? SectionFor each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Are you able to effectively articulate the gospel and apply it to various facets of life?*12345Are you able to clearly articulate various broader biblical doctrines, such as the inerrancy of Scripture, justification, or the incarnation?*12345Are you able to effectively exegete and explain biblical passages?*12345Are people generally excited to hear you teach and preach?*12345Would others say that your public ministry (small group leading, worship leading, etc.) has influenced their life?*12345 Can You Shepherd? SectionFor each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Would people describe you as warm and personable?*12345Do you regularly encourage others and point out God's work in their lives?*12345Do you faithfully and effectively admonish others when it is necessary to do so?*12345Do you have an instinct to be with people in times of trial and crisis?*12345Would your leaders say that you care for the people in your church, and make sacrifices to serve those in your church?*12345Do people come to you for counsel?*12345 Do You Love the Lost? SectionFor each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Do you have relationships with unbelievers (e.g., can you identify 3-4 unbelievers towards whom you are presently reaching out with the intent of sharing the gospel)?*12345Can you list one person with whom you have shared the gospel within the last month?*12345Do you regularly invite people to church?*12345Are you involved in non-Christian events, activities, or groups?*12345Are you known for encouraging people to see beyond the church to reach the lost?*12345 Who Agrees? SectionFor each question choose 1 to 5, with "1" being significantly weak for the question to "5" Pronounced Strenght for the question.Have your leaders encouraged you to pursue pastoral ministry?*12345Does your wife and/or pastor think this is the right season for you to press into this question of 'calling' through some additional training?*12345Do the members of your church who know you best affirm your call to ministry?*12345Do the members of your Christian community (small group, fellow Bible school/seminary students, etc.) affirm your call to ministry?*12345