Global Methodist Church Congregational Profile
Virginia Annual Conference
Basic Church Information
Current Church Name
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Future Church Name (if different)
Physical Address
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Street Address
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Mailing Address
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Is this church part of a multi point charge or station?
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No
If yes, with what other church(es)?
If yes above, do you desire to be part of a multi point charge or station in the future?
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No
If yes, with what other church(es)?
Is/was your current pastor
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Full time
Part time 75% appointed
Part time 50% appointed
Part time 25% appointed
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Do you desire your new pastor to be
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Part time 50% appointed
Part time 25% appointed
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Current Pastor
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First Name
Last Name
Name and contact for this form and information
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Title (or role)
Date form completed
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Membership Statistics
Current Membership
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Average In-Person Worship Attendance
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Average On-Line Attendance
Professions of Faith
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Worship Times
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Mission Statement
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Current Pastoral Support
Salary (in $ inclusive of Accountable Reimbursable)
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Travel (Church pays IRS Rate or is it included in Accountable Reimbursable($))
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Continuing Education ($)
Parsonage
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Housing Allowance ($) if no parsonage
Ministries of the Church (please provide a short description)
Worship:
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Discipleship:
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Fellowship & Congregational Care:
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Missions & Outreach
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Other Ministries/Missions:
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Total number of Classes, Bands, and Small Groups:
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How many new groups started in last 12 months:
Percentage of Congregation Engaged in Accountable Discpleship:
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CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
Describe the community (mission field) in which your church is located and how you perceive your ministry setting? Who are the people in your community (mission field) who are not being reached? What are the opportunities within the community (mission field) for mission and ministry?
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What is your identity as a church? How would you describe your church to someone who was a newcomer in your community?
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What are the qualities of your church that you most value?
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What is your passion/strength as a church?
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What are the weaknesses of your church?
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What do you believe is God’s vision for the future of this congregation?
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What is the main thing that needs to change or be developed for this congregation to be highly vital?
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How are the laity engaged in fulfilling the mission and vision of the congregation?
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Church Priorities in Pastoral Leadership
How important are each of these skillsets within the life of the church at this time:
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Important
Not Urgent
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Important
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Leadership & Vision-Casting
Serving as the leader of the leaders in the congregation, the person who articulates the vision and focuses the work of the whole congregation on that vision.
Planning & Leading Worship
Planning and conducting worship services, Preparing computer information for services, and working with others who lead and participate in worship.
Community Leader
Serving as a volunteer leader in the community to help make the community stronger and our world a better place (Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimus, town/city/county boards, etc.)
Staff Supervision
Overseeing the staff of the church, setting priorities, and di- recting the ministry leaders of the church.
Teaching
Planning and teaching short-term classes, teaching bible studies, teaching confirmation classes, teaching training classes on leadership, evangelism, etc.
Discipleship
Helping others to identify their own special call to service, and enabling them to respond, by developing and following a discipline of Bible and other devotional study, participating in programs of continuing education and service to the Kingdom through their giftedness.
Prophetic Ministry
Speaking the truth of scripture into the culture and community and seeking to lead the community in making a Kingdom difference in the world.
Personal & Spiritual Growth
Developing and following a discipline of Bible Study and other devotional study, participating in programs of personal development and education, in order to lead more effectively.
Office Management
Keeping accurate records, collecting data, and filling out needed reports
Administration
Serving as the executive of the congregation, working with the committees on planning and implementation of programs
Communications
Handling the correspondence of the church, channeling com- munications, getting information into bulletins, newsletters, onto the internet, etc.
Counseling & Spiritual Direction
Meeting with individuals on a one-on-one basis to work through personal and spiritual problems, helping them to put together a spiritual plan, meeting with couples planning to be married, or those who are dealing with the issues of life.
Evangelism
Calling on the unchurched, nominally churched, de-churched, and people in the community, calling on prospective new members, and generally bearing witness to the Good News in hopes that individuals will accept the Gospel Message.
Preaching
Planning for, preparing, writing, and delivering sermons.
Visitation
Calling on those associated with the church family in their homes or at their places of work in a systematic program to meet each member where they are most comfortable.
Financial Planning & Fundraising
Helping to plan the financial program of the church, creating and executing a plan to provide funding for the church and/or any special project or general ministry need.
What other critical pastoral gifts and skills are needed to help the church fulfill its vision/mission?
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What personality traits of a clergy leader best match the culture of this local church?
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Other Church staff and roles:
What other needs or concerns do you have as you look to the future?
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Parsonage
If a parsonage is provided, indicate provisions for accessbility and where relevant, the number of:
Bedrooms
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1
2
3
4
5 or more
Bathrooms
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1
1.5
2
2.5
3 or more
Living Room
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Yes
No
Kitchen
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Yes
No
Dining Room
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Yes
No
Family Room
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Yes
No
Garage
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Yes, 1 car
Yes, 2 car
Carport
No garage
Study/Office
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Yes
No
Basement
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Yes, finished
Yes, partially finished
Unfinished
No basement
Is Internet and WiFi avaialble in parsonage and does the church provide (pay) for it?
Year of original construction
Dates and type of major renovations:
Additional comments or notes on parsonage
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Financial Overview
Annual Giving ($)
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Annual Total Budget ($)
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Previous Past 5 Pastors (and dates):
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