Rate your ability to see this project through from 1 to 10.

• Being a person who projects into the future beyond the present

• Developing a theme which highlights the vision and philosophy of ministry

• Persuasively selling the vision to the people

• Approaching challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles

• Coping effectively with non-visioning elements

• Not erecting artificial walls or limits either overtly or subconsciously

• Establishing a clear church identity related to the theme and vision

Rate your motivation to carry out this project from 1 to 10.

• Having a desire to do well and a commitment to excellence

• Stick-to-itiveness and persistence

• Having initiative and aggressiveness without the negative connotations

• Having a willingness to work long and hard

• Being a self-starter with a willingness to build from nothing

• Having a high energy and vitality level; physical stamina

Rate your spouse's co-operation in this project from 1 to 10.

• Having an explicit agreement regarding each partner’s respective role and involvement in ministry

• Having explicit rules regarding the use of home as an office

• Evaluating the consequences of ministry demands upon the children

• Functioning as a team through individual and collective action

• Having a strategy for dealing with strangers

• Modeling wholesome family life before church and community

• Agreeing upon and sharing the ministry vision

Rate your ease of building relationships from 1 to 10.

• Responding with urgency to expressed needs and concerns of people

• Displaying Godly love and compassion to people

• Getting to know people on a personal basis

• Making others feel secure and comfortable in one’s presence

• Not responding judgmentally or prejudicially to new people

• Appreciating and accepting a variety of persons

• Spending quality time with present parishioners without overstepping them for new people

Rate your ability to adapt in different situations from 1 to 10.

• Coping effectively with ambiguity

• Coping effectively with constant and abrupt change

• Adapting oneself and one’s methods to the uniqueness of the particular church planting project

• Shifting priorities and emphasis during various stages of church growth

• Doing “whatever” is necessary “whenever” necessary

Rate your ability to raise funds for the project - from 1 to 10.

• I have successfully led fundraising campaigns.

• I set clear and achievable financial goals.

• I engage and nurture potential donors effectively.

• I use digital tools and strategies for fundraising.

• I build lasting relationships with donors.

Rate your ability to network with core groups of people - from 1 to 10.

• Developing a nucleus group or groups as a foundation

• Quickly incorporating newcomers into a network of relationships

• Engaging others in meaningful church activity

• Monitoring the morale of people

• Utilizing groups effectively

• Dealing with conflict assertively, constructively and tactfully

Rate your resilience to carry on despite opposition or difficult situations - 1 to 10.

• Experiencing setbacks without defeat

• Riding the ups and downs (i.e. attendance)

• Expecting the unexpected

• Rebounding from loss, disappointments, and failure

Rate your commitment to a life of prayer - from 1 to 10.

• Possessing a conviction regarding one’s call to church planting ministry

• Believing in God’s action

• Having expectation and hope

• Having a willingness to wait for answers to specific prayer requests