MUST I Be Evaluated as a Senior Pastor?

must i be evaluated as a Senior Pastor?
THE ANSWER is:  YES!
and it has to be Frequent!
*same with all other pastors

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BELOW is an ACTUAL SAMPLE of what you call 

"A Pastor Performance Review Form"
[this is borrowed and revised to fit HLM needs at this present time]


WHO WILL FILL THIS UP?

1  The PASTOR himself.

2  Another PASTOR in the same LIFE GROUP.

3  The LIFE GROUP LEADER.

Evaluation of Pastor ______________[name here]________________

Please rank the performance of the pastor in the categories below.
The evaluation should reflect the typical performance rather than the occasional, isolated performance.


Completed forms should be submitted by 

[ON A CERTAIN DAY SPECIFIED] -- example, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in a confidential, 

sealed envelope and placed in the Personnel Team National Mailbox 

at the National Office of HLM.


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1 = Need improvement
2 = Commendable
3 = Outstanding
NA = Not familiar with performance in this area

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1. Pastoral Ministry -- Please circle One number in each line

a. Communication skills 

1 2 3 NA

b. Listening skills 

1 2 3 NA

c. Counseling, Deliverance skills 

1 2 3 NA

d. Crisis ministry 

1 2 3 NA

e. Hospital visitation 

1 2 3 NA

f. Visitation of shut-ins 

1 2 3 NA

g. Visitation of church members 

1 2 3 NA

h. Grief follow-up ministry 

1 2 3 NA

i. Conduct of weddings and funerals 

1 2 3 NA

j. Teaching skills (Bible Studies, Adult SS, 

Schools at LTS) 

1 2 3 NA

k. Disciple-Making skills (has his or her 12 and down the line) 

1 2 3 NA

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


2. Pulpit / Worship Ministry

a. Planning of meaningful worship services 

1 2 3 NA

b. Sermon content (theology and mission) 

1 2 3 NA

c. Sermon delivery 

1 2 3 NA

d. Knows how to involve staff and church members 

1 2 3 NA

e. Encourages spirit of hospitality 

1 2 3 NA

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


3. Church Administration

a. Leadership of church staff/volunteers 

1 2 3 NA

b. Assistance to council, teams of ministries, 

church officers

1 2 3 NA

c. Organizational skills 

1 2 3 NA

d. Timeliness in correspondence (responds immediately and clearly) 

1 2 3 NA

e. Response to telephone calls, e-mails 

1 2 3 NA

f. Delegation skills 

1 2 3 NA

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


4. Personal Qualities

a. People skills 

1 2 3 NA

b. Balance of personal and professional life 

1 2 3 NA

c. Spiritual health 

1 2 3 NA

d. Commitment to personal/professional growth 

1 2 3 NA

e. Punctuality 

1 2 3 NA

f. Family under control 

1 2 3 NA

g. Mentorship ability (people follow him / her) 

1 2 3 NA

h. Knows how to develop & unleash quality leaders 

1 2 3 NA 

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


5. Community / National Participation

a. Participation in local HLM Conferences 

1 2 3 NA

b. Participation in SUMMITS activities 

1 2 3 NA

c. Participation in UNITED MOVEMENT association 1 2 3 NA

Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


6. Evangelism / Follow-up Plus Leadership

a. Commitment to evangelistic visitation/training 

1 2 3 NA

b. Commitment to evangelism in the church 

1 2 3 NA

c. Commitment to Revival, Renewal and Prayer 

1 2 3 NA

d. Intentionally follows up people via CrossRoads©

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Narrative evaluation

1. What strengths are most evident in the leadership / ministry of the pastor?

2. What growth areas are most evident in the leadership / ministry of the pastor?

3. How do you evaluate the overall effectiveness and potential of the pastor in his current role?

4. Is he or she walking in forgiveness and spiritual health?

5. How do you evaluate the effectiveness of the pastor in leading the church to fulfill its purpose and mission?

6. What constructive suggestions do you wish to communicate to the pastor?


Please check the category that most 

applies to YOU / THIS EVALUATOR:

____ Council Member
____ LifeGroup Pastor
____ Ministry Leader
____ Congregation Member
____ Other: please note here: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________


Signature & Date
Your signature is required.

All names will remain confidential; 

however, summary comments will be shared with the PASTOR. 

Please submit your evaluation form by 

[ON A CERTAIN DAY SPECIFIED] -- example, Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in a confidential, sealed envelope and placed in the Personnel Team National Mailbox at the National Office of HLM.

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