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LAY MEMBERS OF THE LCA - SURVEY
LCA TASK FORCE ON ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO ORDINATION

1. How important do you consider the following qualities and attributes in a Lutheran pastor?

a) Strong Christian faith

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(b) Commitment to the teachings of the Lutheran Church

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(d) Confidence in his ability to lead

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(e) Capacity to relate well to others

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(f) Openness to listen and learn

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(g) Mission mindedness

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(h) Personal authenticity in the pastoral role

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(i) A pastoral heart (e.g. compassion, empathy, wise counselling, etc)

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

2. To what extent have you observed these qualities and attributes in your current or most recent pastor?

(a) A strong Christian faith

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(b) Commitment to the teachings of the Lutheran Church

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(d) Confidence in his ability to lead

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(e) Capacity to relate well to others

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(f) Openness to listen and learn

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(g) Mission mindedness

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(h) Personal authenticity in the pastoral role

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(i) A pastoral heart (e.g. compassion, empathy, wise counselling, etc)

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

3. How important do you consider the following skills for a Lutheran pastor?

(a) Leading worship and conducting ritual acts

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(b) Preaching

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(d) Counselling

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(e) Team building

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(f) Organizational skills

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(g) Motivating the laity for mission

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(h) Training the laity for mission

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(i) Implementing strategies for outreach

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(j) Resolving conflict situations within the congregation

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(k) Coping with personal conflicts

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(l) Interpreting and communicating scripture in practical situations

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

(m) Maintaining a balance between personal and professional life

1 - Not Important

2

3

4

5 - Very Important

4. To what extent have you observed these skills in your current or most recent pastor?

(a) Conducting worship and performing ritual acts

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(b) Preaching

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(d) Counselling

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(e) Team building

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(f) Organizational skills

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(g) Motivating the laity for mission

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(h) Training the laity for mission

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(i) Implementing strategies for outreach

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(j) Resolving conflict situations within the congregation

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(k) Coping with personal conflicts

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(l) Interpreting and communicating scripture in practical situations

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

(m) Maintaining a balance between personal and professional life

1 - Not Strong

2

3

4

5 - Very Strong

5. Any other brief comment about the qualities and skills necessary for pastors and the role and methods of the church’s training institution (currently Australian Lutheran College) in developing or improving them.

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