Diocese of Lichfield
Ministry Development Review
Introducing
the
180 Review Questionnaire
Review Contributor’s copy
Thank you for being willing to assist in this Ministry Review. You are one of six people invited to contribute in this way. Your answers will be collated and the results used completely anonymously.
Please read the following introduction to the 180 Review. If you have any questions or you are unclear about aspects of this Review please contact
Jane Instone, the MDR Administrator, or Lesley Bentley, Directorof Ministry on 01543 306228.
What is a 180 Review?
The 180 Review offers a simple and effective tool for seeking feedback on an
ordained person’s ministry through the insights of a small selection of peers and church members.
The Reviewee has invited six people to act as Review Contributors.
Three of these people will be ministry colleagues - for example, someone with whom the Reviewee works closely in a staff-member relationship (Curate, Reader, Parish Administrator, etc), or one or two people with whom he/she works closely in a colleague relationship (Head Teacher of local school, neighbouring clergy colleague, Area Dean, etc).
The other three will be church members - for example, a significant PCC member (Churchwarden, Treasurer, etc) or one or two discerning members of the congregation. Where the Reviewee has a number of different worshipping communities or work contexts he/she makes a choice about where and from whom the most helpful responses may be sought.
How does the Review work?
The 180 Review takes the form of a multiple choice questionnaire assessing the following twelve core aspects of ministry:
1. Communication
2. Leadership
3. Management and Organisation
4. Outreach
5. Pastoral Care
6. Personal Development
7. Preaching
8. Self-Management
9. Spirituality
10. Teaching
11. Working Collaboratively
12. Worship
A description of the scope of each aspect is summarised on the questionnaire.
These are:-
Specific to the minister’s context – reflecting on its values and mission.
Relevant to his/her role – its content and importance.
Descriptive not prescriptive, and provide a non-pejorative means of reflecting on ministry development at different levels of accomplishment.
Review Contributors and the Reviewee him/herself are invited to assess each core aspect by choosing one of the five following categories:-
Inadequate The Reviewee needs considerable development in this area.
Developing The Reviewee shows some competency in this area within
his/her present context, but needs further development.
Maturing The Reviewee is competent is this area, but with some
limitation in experience of application.
Accomplished The Reviewee has natural gifts and/or is experienced in this
competency, and is able to exercise this in a wide variety of
circumstances.
Outstanding The Reviewee excels in this area/these areas of
competency (or has a recognised specialism).
Completing the Questionnaire.
Alongside each ‘Aspect of Ministry’ are five boxes. Each box represents a level of assessment – e.g. ‘developing’, ‘accomplished’ etc.
A cross is placed in the box of choice.
If you feel unable to comment on any aspect, please leave the box blank.
When the questionnaire is completed it should be returned to
the named Reviewer, preferably by E-mail or as hard copy.
Thank you once again for your assistance.
Lesley Bentley, Director of Ministry