Leadership Development Assessment

Crafts sermons that are creative, biblically and theologically sound.

Engages with historical and/or modern-day scriptural context to develop a relevant and responsible message.

Crafts a well-organized sermon with a clear theological claim.

Demonstrates clear and confident delivery with purposeful choices appropriate to the context.

Clearly crafts content and delivery to honor the audience as partners in the proclamation of the Gospel.

Comfortably uses scripture, theology, ethics, and prayer book as a resource for pastoral care with an emphasis on justice-oriented praxis.

Consistently identifies and enforces healthy boundaries appropriate to context. Skilled at referrals as appropriate.

Confidently engages in both familiar and new pastoral experiences.

Displays a non-anxious presence throughout a session and/or displays self-awareness in post-session reflection.

Displays confidence in role as pastoral caregiver in both sacred and secular spaces.

Plans purposeful, theologically-grounded worship appropriate to role and context. Justifies liturgical choices.

Adapts liturgical principles to the changing needs of the community, as appropriate.

“Participates in multiple meaningful opportunities to practice presiding over worship in a lab/practice setting with appropriate delivery choices (pace, speed, clarity, gestures, eye contact, stance, etc.). [Lay Worship Leader Only: Plans a LEM training]”

Consistently plans and creates safe opportunities for participants to engage with content and each other.

Uses multiple tools/strategies to invite, encourage, and equip disciples to do the work of the Church out in the world.

Implements structured cycles of discernment and evaluation appropriate to role and context.

Readily and reliably responds to questions of theology, scripture, contemporary ethics, and Anglican tradition.

Crafts content and delivery to engage the audience as partners in the proclamation of the Gospel.

Skillfully facilitates difficult conversations (theological, social, evaluative, interpersonal, etc.).

Identifies concrete strategies to address unhealthy power differentials in congregational and community life.

Articulates the challenge of change and responds by setting adaptable goals for the future.

Strategically plans, delegates tasks, manages projects and people and offers constructive feedback.

Provides a clear and compelling perspective on budgeting and spending, and human resources management, appropriate to role and context.

Delivers and reflects on a clear, courteous “No” to a complex and potentially compelling request.

Skilfully leads a collaboration that honors and effectively leverages individual and community gifts.

Identifies key points in the history and theology of diaconal ministry and connects them to modern contexts.

Collaborates effectively with ecumenical and secular partners.

Has a clearly articulated plan for cultivating, raising up, and supporting new leaders.

Collaborates effectively with ecumenical and secular partners.

[CHOOSE ONE TO ASSESS] Practices diaconal role in congregation and reflects on it. – OR – Practices diaconal role in secular setting and reflects on it.

Treats others in ways consistent with the image of God in them. Gives to each what is due and respects the dignity of every human being. Recognizes their gifts, privileges, and power, and finds opportunities to offer them in the service of others.

Demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness, and fairness. Actions align with words and convictions. Communicates directly and avoids triangulation. Demonstrates commitment to a moral standard consistent with Christian faith and discipline.

Displays accurate self-evaluation. Acknowledges their blind spots. Demonstrates understanding of their social status and racial identity. Attends to the impact of their behavior on others. Takes responsibility for their own part in relationship dynamics.

Wholeheartedly engages formative challenges. Does what is right and good regardless of fear or anxiety. Focuses on loving and serving others rather than pleasing them. Overcomes conflict aversion and speaks the truth in love when needed.

Takes responsibility for their own formation, asking for help when needed. Demonstrates responsibility through temperance, moderation, and the capacity for self-restraint. Responds constructively to feedback and instruction from those in authority.

Demonstrates curiosity and openness to new ideas and experiences. Demonstrates eagerness to broaden their understanding and challenge their assumptions. Listens and seeks to understand (rather than judge or dismiss) when they encounter new ways of thinking. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning. Demonstrates receptivity to formation. Learns from and with peers, faculty, staff, and supervisors. Demonstrates non-defensiveness.

Displays openness and curiosity toward individuals, groups, and cultures. Sets aside personal perspectives and preoccupations in order to understand another’s perspective and imaginatively identify with another’s experience. Respects and appreciates the diverse cultural identities, histories, and experiences of others.