What I Would Do Differently
APPENDIX 3 PRE AND POST-SURVEY
The following survey was given to those who participated in the curriculum training program and was administered both prior to and immediately following implementation. The survey was designed to measure the success of this project as an intervention, especially whether or not it improved their knowledge, confidence, and competence as ministry leaders.
PRE AND POST-SURVEY
Agreement to Participate: The research in which you are about to participate is
designed to help us better train and equip our ministry leaders to effectively and joyfully carry out their responsibilities here at EBC for the glory of our Lord Jesus. This research is being conducted by Michael Ross Kearney for purposes of collecting data for a research project. In this research, you will answer candidly a series of questions relating to your ministry leadership at Erindale Bible Chapel. Any information you provide will be held strictly confidential, and at no time will your name be reported, or your name identified with your responses. Participation in this study is totally voluntary and you are free to withdraw from the study at any time. By your completion of this inventory you are giving informed consent for the use of your responses in this research.
Instructions: Please read the following carefully and indicate which of the options best describes your level of agreement with each statement.
SD = strongly disagree; D = disagree; DS = disagree somewhat;
AS = agree somewhat; A = agree; SA = strongly agree.
1. I can demonstrate from scripture that the decisive factor in all Christian ministry is the powerful working of God.
SD D DS AS A SA
2. I can explain from Scripture the pattern by which God accomplishes His purposes in redemptive history.
SD D DS AS A SA
3. I have a clear biblical-theological model for
Christian ministry. SD D DS AS A SA
4. I can explain the relationship between being an image-bearer and the call on my life to serve God.
SD D DS AS A SA
5. I can demonstrate from Scripture that God carries out His will in this world through people.
SD D DS AS A SA
6. I can explain from Scripture how godly leaders
are essential for flourishing churches. SD D DS AS A SA 7. I can identify key Scripture texts that pertain to
the requisite character traits of a Christian leader.
SD D DS AS A SA
8. I am familiar with research that supports
biblical character requirements for leaders. SD D DS AS A SA 9. I have a plan for personal spiritual growth. SD D DS AS A SA 10. I have a good understanding of the gifts and
abilities God has given me. SD D DS AS A SA
11. I can identify key competencies for ministry
leadership. SD D DS AS A SA
12. I know what I am supposed to do as a ministry
leader. SD D DS AS A SA
13. I have a plan for training new volunteers. SD D DS AS A SA 14. I am familiar with good principles for recruiting
volunteers. SD D DS AS A SA
15. I know how to conduct meaningful, non- threatening performance reviews of the members of my team.
SD D DS AS A SA
16. I am equipped to have hard conversations when
necessary with members of my team. SD D DS AS A SA 17. I know how to set clear goals for my area of
ministry. SD D DS AS A SA
18. I can name 5 key principles for setting good
goals. SD D DS AS A SA
19. I understand how I need to grow as a leader. SD D DS AS A SA 20. There are job descriptions for each position in
the ministry I oversee. SD D DS AS A SA
21. I know how to seek feedback from my team
members. SD D DS AS A SA
22. I am confident in my ability to lead my
ministry. SD D DS AS A SA
23. I feel encouraged right now in my ministry
leadership. SD D DS AS A SA
24. I have a plan for developing the abilities that
God has given me. SD D DS AS A SA
25. I have been equipped to lead my area of
ministry. SD D DS AS A SA
APPENDIX 4
MINISTRY PLAN EVALUATION RUBRIC
Ministry Plan Evaluation Tool
1= insufficient 2=requires attention 3= sufficient 4=exemplary
Criteria 1 2 3 4 Comments
The plan is biblically faithful.
The plan is clear in purpose.
The plan has clearly articulated
goals.
The plan is thorough in scope and
application.
The plan has clear actions steps for
implementation.
APPENDIX 5
LETTER REQUESTING LEADER PARTICIPATION
The following letter was given to each ministry leader at EBC who met the criteria for participation. The purpose of the letter was to request their participation and to enable them to understand what was being asked of them in terms of time and overall commitment.
Dear ___________,
Greetings! As you may recall, I am currently working on a Doctor of Ministry degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, studying leadership.
A major part of my culminating project is to write and teach a ministry leader training seminar in our local church. For me to succeed in this, I will need the participation of our ministry leaders – and that’s why I am writing to you!
Will you help me with this?
What I will need from you is to do the following:
1. Complete a 2-page questionnaire (I will send this to you). This survey is designed to assess how we are doing as a church in equipping our leaders;
2. Participate in a seminar (online). This will involve:
a. Approximately 5 training sessions which I will teach (online);
b. Completing a pre and post seminar questionnaire (given during the seminar);
c. Some relevant exercises that are designed to help you as a leader (this will be part of the seminar).
The exact dates are still to be determined, but I hope to run this starting as early as the end of August, and finish before the end of September. The current pandemic is causing me to recalibrate my original plans, such that I am going to implement this exclusively online. The good news is that this means you won’t have to leave the comfort of your own home!
Can I count on your involvement?
Once I hear back from you, I will send you that first questionnaire to complete; it will have detailed instructions.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your help. I trust that this experience will be a real blessing to you and that your involvement will help me to grow and develop as a pastor.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm Regards, Ross Kearney
APPENDIX 6
LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR: CURRICULUM NOTES The following pages consist detailed class notes for each of the seminar sessions taught during weeks 8 through 12 of this project.