Feeding the Flock Without Starving Yourself Survey

I have identified at least three people, who do not attend my church and are not a part of my family. I know I can share a problem or struggle in my professional or personal life with each of them, and I will receive confidential and quality care and guidance from these individuals.

I have taken a vacation at least once a year for each year I have been in ministry and will continue to do this.

I have specifically identified ways that are helpful to me in expressing the stress, anger, depression, fear, and other difficult emotions that come with providing pastoral care to people in crisis. I actually use those skills on a regular basis.

My spouse or other family members think that I manage my ministry/personal life balance well.

I am confident in my ability to provide leadership during church conflict.

I do not have secret parts of my life that others would consider immoral if they knew.

I have clearly defined short-term and long-term goals.

I continue to be excited about the ministry God has given to me.

I spend at least 30 minutes per week studying the Bible or reading other spiritually encouraging resources that are only for me and not for a sermon or class I am teaching.

I actively provide pastoral care to my congregation AND train others to assist in that ministry.

When someone is in crisis, I feel emotionally prepared to be present and genuinely caring for the person or family.

I feel like my own expectations as well as the expectations others place on me are fair and reasonable.

I take a full sabbath each and every week unless a true emergency prohibits this, and then I reschedule my sabbath.

Although money is not my primary motivation for ministry, I believe my compensation is adequate for the needs of my family.

I do not use alcohol or drugs that are not prescribed for me to escape my own struggles.

I usually feel well-rested.

I am comfortable delegating tasks and feel confident that my team members will get the job done.

I am confident in denominational leadership. OR (if non-denominational) I am confident that my spiritual mentors are leading me in the right direction.

I have a yearly physical and follow my physician’s guidance.

I am able to proactively prepare sermons or other presentations, so they are not put together at the last minute.

I have a recreational activity that I enjoy doing at least once a week.

On a 0-4 scale, I rate my prayer life a ___ with 4 being best.

My actions reveal that my primary relationship is with Jesus and not my Church or Church members.

My actions reveal that my second most important relationship is with my family and not my church or church members.

My church members respect my boundaries.

Have you attended a Feeding the Flock Without Starving Yourself seminar in the past?

If yes, identify the seminar:

Are you willing to invite up to three people, like your spouse and two close friends, to take another assessment that is very similar to this one but asks that person to rate you on these same statements from their perspective? Do you dare to compare how you see yourself with how your loved one views you?