Lay Leader Assessment
This inventory is designed for Lay Leaders.
Please select the answer that best describes your response to each statement.
Your first instinct is usually the best answer.
1. I rely on the Holy Spirit to know how to lead.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
2. I like "infecting" a group with joy and energy.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
3. I am good at organizing and managing.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
4. I mentor young leaders.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
5. I am growing deeper in my knowledge of Scripture.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
6. I am good at reading the energy level of a crowd.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
7. I help our church move its ministry beyond its walls.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
8. I am building a strong lay leadership team.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
9. Most days I have an extended time of prayer.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
10. If I speak to a group, I often adjust my talk because of their response.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
11. My job is to get people organized and moving forward in the same direction.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
12. I invest significant time encouraging and training our volunteers.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
13. I look for new ways to increase the group spirit of our church.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
14. I take plenty of time to cultivate my spiritual life.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
15. Our church has a clear and compelling ministry plan.
Not Really
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16. I can articulate a clear vision for the future of our church.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
17. My devotional life is rich and fulfilling.
Not Really
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Often
Almost Always
18. I love attending a good party.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
19. I welcome it when someone points out a weakness in me.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
20. A great meeting is when we get something concrete accomplished.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
21. I consciously follow Jesus' example in my daily life.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
22. I am gifted at expressing love.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
23. I don't just want to help someone; I want to solve their root problem.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
24. I encourage lay leaders to cast vision by publicly sharing their ministry experiences.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
25. I love listening to deep sermons.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
26. I keep in close touch with my many friends and acquaintances.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
27. I delegate tasks to others.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
28. I can plan the sequence of activities that will complete a project.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
29. I often send encouraging emails and notes.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
30. I am driven to get projects finished.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
31. I encourage people by reminding them of their gifts and talents.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
32. I like being challenged to go deeper in Christ.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
33. I lead by connecting with people's hearts.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
34. My primary goal in life is to advance the Kingdom of God.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
35. I study the sermon text diligently and thoroughly each week.
Not Really
Occasionally
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Often
Almost Always
36. I am happy to carry the 'weight' of leadership.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
37. I am known for asking questions.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
38. I am good at foreseeing what is needed in the future.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
39. I have strong emotional intelligence.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
40. I practice many of the spiritual disciplines.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
41. I have a person who regularly holds me accountable for my personal and spiritual life.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
42. I have strong leadership instincts.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
43. I am diligent at keeping up with essential administrative tasks.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
44. I watch to see which leader's ministry produces lasting fruit.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
45. In the last two years, I have grown significantly in knowing how to lead.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
46. Reading and analyzing financial reports comes easily to me.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
47. I am good at gathering and connecting people.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
48. I have strong spiritual instincts.
Not Really
Occasionally
Sometimes
Often
Almost Always
First Name
Last Name
Email
Role
Years in Role
Myers-Briggs
ENFJ
ENFP
ENTJ
ENTP
ESFJ
ESFP
ESTJ
ESTP
INFJ
INFP
INTJ
INTP
ISFJ
ISFP
ISTJ
ISTP
Age
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