Original Date: Dates Revised: SPIRITUAL FORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE Name (Last, First0 Phone # E-Mail Position a Pastor Deaconness AIM Elected lay leader Committee or other ministry area Mutual Ministry Length of time in current Position Have you had a formation conversation with mentor, colleague, or spiritual director? When? Current church membership: Other Churches: Since: MINISTRY HISTORY After you have listed all that you can remember about your ministry history, pick the role you consider most energizing (it was life giving) and the one you found most depleting. Reflect upon that time in greater detail, using the questions provided ON THE NEXT PAGE Positions Held in the past (beginning with the most recent) (ie, President, Secretary, Choir, Usher, Meals Ministry, Mentor, SCS Teacher) Year(s) Ministry Description (sometimes both are true -- in that case place an x on both ends of the continuum.) Say more on the back, if you want. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 e 9 10 List by number the positions you decided to do on your own (ie, you volunteered for them) List by number the positions you were nominated to do (ie, somebody asked you to do it)
Reflection Page One (Please Skip if you are currently serving in your first church position) Think about the ministry experience you identified as most energizing (life giving). What was going on at that time? What was the time of year? Who was involved? What gifts or abilities were called into service? What in particular did you enjoy most? In that ministry experience, what did you learn about yourself? About others? About God?
Reflection Page 2 (Please Skip if you are currently serving in your first church position) Think about the ministry experience you identified as depleting. What was going on at that time? What was the time of year? Who was involved? What gifts or abilities were called into service? What in particular was most challenging about this time? In that ministry experience, what did you learn about yourself? About others? About God?
Take a look at your current Spiritual Practices This is not an exhaustive list. Please use the space provided to reflect upon whatever you do that is, for you, a prayerful and spiritual practice. 1 = I currently do this 2 = I used to do this 3 = Not Interested 4 = I want to learn more Others, leave blank No. Practice Frequency Benefits or Challenges Saturday or Sunday Worship Sunday School Classes Devotions at Home Intercessory Prayer Midweek Bible Study (or other Faith Formation Study) Lectio Divina Offering of Money Confession itative Walking or Body Prayer of another sort Meet with a Spiritual Director, Life Coach or Mentor
Current Spiritual Practices (Page 2) 1 = I currently do this 2 = I used to do this 3 = Not Interested 4 = I want to learn more Others, leave blank No. Practice Frequency Benefits or Challenges Small Group (which one) Serve the Homeless or Lonely Serve the Ill Journaling Contemplative or Centering Prayer Singing or listening to hymns other inspirational music (other than on Sunday) Art Simplicity Faith Sharing Attend healing services Observe Weekly Sabbath Attend Fellowship Events (playfulness) Go on Retreat or Pilgrimage Worship at church other than home church
Current Spiritual Practices (Page 3) List others that work well for you 1 = I currently do this 2 = I used to do this 3 = Not Interested 4 = I want to learn more Others, leave blank No. Practice Frequency Benefits or Challenges
Take a look at your Current Ministry HOW ARE YOU? ALL QUESTIONS HERE OPTIONAL YOU MAY WISH TO TALK ABOUT YOUR ANSWERS OR SIMPLY USE THEM FOR YOUR OWN REFLECTION I look forward to worship true somewhat true false I maintain a balance between church work and church fun true somewhat true false My family supports my involvement in this ministry true somewhat true false My church work (DOING) interferes with my relationship with God (BEING) true somewhat true false Inspiration Do you laugh often with people in church? Yes No Joy, Enthusiasm Are you eager to tell people about your involvement in ministry? Yes No Anticipation Sense of Direction and Purpose Joy Clarity of Purpose Hope Feeling of hope Peace Feeling of peace Contentment Feeling of contentment with ministry. Meetings With life in general Do you have frequent absenteeism? Yes No If yes, say a few words about why. Do you think the meetings you attend are informative? Yes No Do you say what is on your mind at meetings? Yes No Do you feel spiritually strengthened by meetings? Yes No Do you sleep well after a meeting? Yes No Vision Can you see how what you do relates to the mission of the church? (see your Mission Statement) Yes No I feel comfortable asking any questions I have Yes No In times of confusion or disagreement about church issues I take time to look at as many options as possible Yes No I want things resolved as quickly as possible Yes No I am comfortable waiting for solutions to emerge Yes No I usually believe there is a workable solution Yes No I am ok even if decisions are made that aren t exactly what I prefer Yes No What else do you want to say about your current ministry? Copyright: Pamela Czarnota 2011 This resource may be copied with permission. Pamela Czarnota, 9201 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville Ohio. 44141 pczarnota@crlcbrecksville.org