Appendix2:AspectsofMinistry
Foruse,whenpreparingforyourMinisterialDevelopmentReview
Thebreadthofministerialresponsibilityandworkaredetailedbelowandthisreviewinvitesyourthinkingandresponse.Theheadingsalsoleadyoutoreflectonyourstrengthsasapriest, andtheareasfordevelopmentoverthecomingyears.Youmightwishtomakenotesinthe righthandmarginindialogueandresponsetoquestion4.
Prayer and Worship- Personallifeofprayer
- encouragingspiritualgrowthinselfandothers
- fosteringaspiritualitywhichcaninspireothers
- skillinpreparingandleadingpublicworship
Vocationanddiscipleship
- asenseofGod’scallingasaministeranddisciple
- acapacitytoreflectontheexperienceofministry
- fulfillingtheroleofrepresentingChristandtheChurch
- carryingconvictionasapriestandminister
- enablingthegrowthofothersindiscipleship andvocationaldiscernment
Communicatingfaith
- expressingfaiththroughlifeandaction
- capacitytoteach
- abilityinpreaching
- capacitytoencourageothersinfaith
MissionandEvangelism
- leadingandenablingthemissionofthelocalchurch
- engagedwiththewidermissionoftheChurch nationallyandinternationally
- abilitytointerprettheGospelafreshforthisgeneration
- deepeningtheologicalunderstandingofmission, evangelismandtheKingdomofGod
Pastoralunderstandingandskill
- abilitytolistenandunderstand
- degreeofself-awarenessandpastoralreflectiveness
- capacityforofferingpastoralandmoralguidance
- developmentofpastoralskillandknowledge
Theologicalreflection
- skillandunderstandinginusingtheresourcesofScripture,tradition,andexperience
- developmentoftheologicalunderstandingandattitudes
- capacitytoengagewithcurrentquestionsoffaith
- abilitytohelpothersreflectanddevelopinfaith
SharedLeadership
- capacitytodevelopasharedvisioninthechurch andtomanagechange
- developingappropriatestylesofleadership
- skillandunderstandinginworkingwithandfacilitatinggroupsandindividuals
- abilitytoofferanexampleinministerialleadership
Workingandsharingministrywithothers
- willingnesstosharethetaskofministry
- abilitytocommunicatewithothers
- capacityandskillinworkingcollaboratively
- abilitytomanage/superviseothersandencourage theirwork
Personalmanagementandprofessionalissues
- abilitytomanageownlife,work,andtime
- capacityforadministration
- awarenessofissuesconcerningprofessional conduct
- keepinguptodatewithprofessionaldevelopments
Communityinvolvement
- levelofengagementwithwidercommunity
- readinesstoexerciseleadershipinthecommunityandtoengagewithotherleaders
- awarenessoftheworkofGodandtheKingdomin thecommunity
- relationshipswithlocalinstitutionsandgroups
WiderChurchandecumenicalinvolvement
- levelofengagementwiththeDeaneryandDiocese
- readinesstocollaboratewithlocalchurchesandministers
- awarenessofecumenicalopportunities
- understandingofunity
- potentialforgrowth
- aspectsofministryorskillsandabilitieswhich shouldbeencouragedandallowedtogrow
Anyotheraspectsnotyetincluded
- whatotheraspectsofministryshouldbeincludedinthisreview?