The Leadership Journey TLJ Leader Self Assessment

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1 The Leadership Journey TLJ Leader Self Assessment TLJ Leader s name: Date: Our goal for The Leadership Journey is to provide local church- based leadership in three areas: Heart (being: character & values) Head (knowing: understanding & attitudes) Hands (doing: action & skills) Over the years, leaders have discovered that godly character is critical to effective ministry for Christ. TLJ Leaders function as shepherd leaders who are leading others in the ministry. As no one is perfect and everyone has weaknesses and flaws as well as strengths, this assessment is to help us get an overall picture of where the leader is and where he or she needs to develop in character. Instructions Each of the qualities listed below is divided into three sections. Each section is divided into three degrees and numbered accordingly from 1 to 9. Please circle the number which best describes you. Your honest opinion is appreciated. HEART The individual demonstrates a heart for God, a heart for others, and heart to embrace themselves. This competency is assessed through the following questions: 1. Do you enjoy a vital spiritual life? Is your walk with God vital and maturing such that you are longing for God s presence? Is there evidence of personal holiness, obedience and surrender? Superficial or struggling relationship with God Genuine, but static relationship with God Enjoy a vital & intimate relationship with God 2. Have you been a Christian for a while? Are you a recent convert? Are you a new Christian who constantly struggles with pride and conceit? Christian 5 years or less Christian 6-10 years Christian more than 10 years 3. Are you above reproach? Do you generally have a good relationship with people? Have you done nothing that someone could use as an accusation against you? Many areas where behavior is improper Some areas where behavior is improper Blameless The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 1

2 4. Are you temperate? Are you a well- balanced person who does not overdo it? Are you not excessive or given to extremes in beliefs, etc? Controlled by flesh Excess in some areas of life Self- controlled 5. Are you self- disciplined? Do you let other people or things control your life? Are you neither extreme nor excessive? Do some of what is required Do all that is required Structure and manage your life well 6. Are you respectable? Do you conduct your life in an honorable way; and are you respected by others? Lacking dignity and the respect of others Inconsistent Dignified and respected 7. Are you double- tongued? Is your word to be trusted? Your word not to be trusted Expediency rules Keeping your word 8. Are you addicted to wine or other substances? If you drink alcoholic beverages, or indulge in other acceptable but potentially addictive practices, do you do so in moderation? Been under the influence on occasion Drink in moderation Abstain 9. Are you gentle and not pugnacious? Are you an un- contentious peacemaker who avoids hostile situations with people? Easily provoked Feisty on occasion Gentle in all your dealings 10. Are you quick tempered? Are you inclined towards anger (an angry person); do you lose your temper quickly and easily? Short fuse Sometimes quick to anger In control of your spirit The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 2

3 11. Are you self- willed? Are you sensitive to the opinion of others? Are you committed to accountability relationships? Always wanting own way Can be stubborn Sensitive to others opinions 12. Do you show love for others? Do you love even those who are hard to love? Do you pray for and with others, demonstrating genuine love and care for them? Generally bad personal relationships Primarily like those you are comfortable with Love even those hard to love 13. Are you free from the love of money? Are you unconcerned with gaining material wealth? Do you first seek God s righteousness, knowing that He will supply your needs? Stingy Somewhat materialistic Not concerned with gaining material wealth 14. Do you manage your household well? Do you have the respect of your family? Are you shepherding and nurturing your family? Not the leader at home Some areas of weakness Have respect of family 15. Are you humble? Do you demonstrate brokenness and grace? Are you able to speak honestly about your painful past to empower others? Occasional arrogance in dealings with others Sometimes lacking humility or vulnerability Showing humility and brokenness 16. Do you have a good reputation outside of the church? Though non- Christians may not agree with your religious convictions, do they still respect you as a person? Not respected Inconsistent Respected character The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 3

4 17. Do you show spiritual depth and power? Do you practice total daily dependence on God? Are you discovering your identity in Christ? Relying on own ability Try own way first, then go to God Practicing total daily dependence on God 18. Do you display a positive attitude? Are you a positive, constructive person? Can be critical of yourself and of others Can sometimes be indifferent A positive and constructive person HEAD The individual demonstrates a biblical foundation and spiritual leadership, along with an ability to engage the culture. This competency is assessed through the following questions: 19. Do you have a strong biblical foundation? Are you biblically grounded? Is the Bible integrated in your personal and ministry life? Little understanding of the bible or biblical principles Growing in biblical knowledge Bible is integrated in your personal and ministry life 20. Do you hold fast and remain faithful to the Word? Are you a person of biblical principle and hold yourself subject to the Word? Compromiser Sometimes inconsistent in obedience to the Word Person of biblical principle, subject to the Word 21. Are you adaptable? Are you flexible in your approach to problems solving? Do you enjoy new ways and challenges? Get upset when things change Adapt when you must, but not happily Flexible and enjoy new ways and challenges 22. Do you demonstrate sound judgment? Do you show discernment and common sense? Are you wise in your decision making? Lacking in common sense Occasionally lacking good judgment Showing discernment and sound judgment The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 4

5 23. Are you responsible? Do you meet your obligations promptly and thoroughly? Irresponsible and neglect your duties. Sometimes neglectful of your responsibilities Meet obligations promptly and thoroughly 24. Are you cooperative? Do you work well with others? Do you enjoy and thrive in a team environment? Have difficulty cooperating with others Mainly when it s convenient for you Thrive in a team environment 25. Are you teachable? Are you open- minded and always willing to learn? Not very open minded or willing to learn Depending on the circumstances Open minded and willing to learn 26. Are you a spiritual leader? Do you understand the roles and responsibilities of being a spiritual leader? Do you have a biblical understanding of leadership? Can you embrace diverse leadership and learning styles? Not entirely comfortable in a leadership role Sometimes lacking in flexibility Embracing diverse leadership and learning styles 27. Are you able to engage the culture? Can you lead from a standpoint of cultural relevance while not compromising Biblical principles? Disengaged with the culture Sometimes challenged to understand current culture Engaging the culture with biblical conviction HANDS The individual demonstrates an ability to shepherd, equip, and lead others. This competency is assessed through the following questions: 28. Are you an effective communicator? Do you demonstrate strong verbal and active listening skills? A poor speaker or listener Can be inconsistent Displaying strong verbal and listening skills. The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 5

6 29. Are you able to equip other? Do you demonstrate the basic skills of identifying people who can serve? Can you develop people? Difficulty identifying and developing others Growing in identifying and developing others Exceling at identifying and developing others 30. Do you demonstrate an understanding of your own leadership style? Are you aware of your own style and can you adapt your leadership style to different circumstances? Limited awareness and flexibility Growing and developing in awareness and flexibility of style Showing great awareness and flexibility in your leadership style 31. Do you know how to shepherd others? Do you demonstrate basic mentoring skills such as active listening, building trust, encouraging, motivating and guiding? Can you encourage by modeling the way? Limited mentoring ability Growing in your ability Showing strong mentoring skills The Leadership Journey (TLJ) 6