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 State DenominationActs 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?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you self-controlled?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you respectable?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you hospitable?* 1 2 3 4 5 People see me as avoiding quarreling and pursuing peacemaking.* 1 2 3 4 5 Would my financial records indicate a consistent pattern of giving to God's work (the local, the poor, etc.)?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you respected at your job and in your community?* 1 2 3 4 5 “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? 1 2 3 4 5 Is your wife supportive of your ministry desires and efforts? 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 3 2 Would the leaders of your church say that you effectively manage your household? 1 2 3 4 5 Do people in your church, family or community comment on the health, beauty, or harmony of your marriage? 1 2 3 4 5 Would the people that know you best say your wife has grown in godliness as a result of your love, care, and leadership? 1 2 3 4 5 “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? 1 2 3 4 5 Would your roommates, friends, and/or parents say you display consistent growth in wisdom and humility in your life at home? 1 2 3 4 5 Would your roommates, friends, and/or parents be encouraging you in your pursuit of ministry? 1 2 3 4 5 Would the leaders of your church say you effectively manage your life? 1 2 3 4 5 Do those who know you best believe that you would be competent to counsel people encountering relational difficulties, including those who were married? 1 2 3 4 5 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?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you able to clearly articulate various broader biblical doctrines, such as the inerrancy of Scripture, justification, or the incarnation?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you able to effectively exegete and explain biblical passages?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are people generally excited to hear you teach and preach?* 1 2 3 4 5 Would others say that your public ministry (small group leading, worship leading, etc.) has influenced their life?* 1 2 3 4 5 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?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do you regularly encourage others and point out God's work in their lives?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do you faithfully and effectively admonish others when it is necessary to do so?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do you have an instinct to be with people in times of trial and crisis?* 1 2 3 4 5 Would your leaders say that you care for the people in your church, and make sacrifices to serve those in your church?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do people come to you for counsel?* 1 2 3 4 5 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)?* 1 2 3 4 5 Can you list one person with whom you have shared the gospel within the last month?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do you regularly invite people to church?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you involved in non-Christian events, activities, or groups?* 1 2 3 4 5 Are you known for encouraging people to see beyond the church to reach the lost?* 1 2 3 4 5 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?* 1 2 3 4 5 Does your wife and/or pastor think this is the right season for you to press into this question of 'calling' through some additional training?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do the members of your church who know you best affirm your call to ministry?* 1 2 3 4 5 Do the members of your Christian community (small group, fellow Bible school/seminary students, etc.) affirm your call to ministry?* 1 2 3 4 5