Download Upon completion of the Leadership Development Questionnaire

Leadership Development Questionnaire
Thank you for your participation in the discernment process for Leadership Development at Grace Northridge.
We seek to develop biblically qualified leaders who integrate their faith, character, and influence to extend
the Kingdom of God. This starts with a thorough assessment process. Accurate assessment of leadership
calling and gifting is important to placement and essential for the health and growth of both the leader and
the Body of Christ.
1. BASIC INFORMATION
Date
Name
Email
Phone Number
Address
Age Group:
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or above
Occupation
Have you read and are you in agreement with the Grace Theological Vision?
Have you made a commitment to the Grace Community Covenant?
If you selected “NO” to either of the above questions, please explain why you answered the way you did.
Have you graduated from the School of Discipleship?
Have you completed the Leadership Intensive?
Where do you sense God calling you to serve?
Discipleship Team
Pastoral Team
Apostolic Team
Abbey Council
Missional Residency
2. GOSPEL COMMUNITY
Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write less than five sentence or more than
three paragraphs.
Who is Jesus Christ?
How and when did you commit your life to Jesus? Why did you do so? (Please explain the circumstances
leading to your salvation).
Briefly articulate the Gospel message. Why is it Good News?
Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in your life?
What is your understanding of the identity and purpose of the Church?
What is your view of Scripture? How is it important to your life?
How do you learn and grow spiritually? Please give a brief example of how you are currently growing
spiritually.
List the five most influential books you've read outside the Bible.
Describe a recent time when you successfully resolved conflict with someone. How did you do that?
What do you like most about Grace Northridge? Why?
3. MAKING DISCIPLES
Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write less than five sentence or more than
three paragraphs.
What is a disciple?
How does someone become a disciple?
How does someone remain a disciple?
Who disciples you? Please describe that relationship.
Who do you disciple? Please describe that relationship(s).
What is your method of discipleship?
4. KINGDOM LEADERSHIP
Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write less than five sentence or more than
three paragraphs.
Describe your sense of call to be a leader in the church. How have others affirmed that call?
What are your natural strengths and spiritual gifts?
What are the functions/roles/tasks that you do not accomplish well when asked to perform?
Describe your ideal leadership assignment. What would make it a great fit for you?
Describe one of your best experiences on a team. Why was it a good experience for you?
What are the most influential books you have read on leadership?
Have you ever started or led a business, ministry, program, organizations, or project? If so, please share and
describe briefly.
Have you ever recruited someone into a group, team, project, or job? If so, please share and describe briefly.
Have you ever recognized a person’s leadership potential and developed them to use their abilities? If so,
please share and describe briefly.
Leaders seem to be tempted most often in four areas: 1) money, 2) sex, 3) power/control, and 4) pride. Think
back over the last three years of your life and briefly describe what you have learned about yourself in these
areas and how you handle temptation.
Describe one or more relationships you maintain for the purpose of personal accountability.
5. MISSIONAL LIVING
Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write less than five sentence or more than
three paragraphs.
What does it mean to you to “live on mission?”
How are you living on mission in your home, neighborhood, or workplace? Please share 2-3 brief examples.
What is God's role, and what is our role, in the work of salvation?
Have you ever shared the Gospel with a non-Christian or un-churched person? If so, what did you do and
how? What happened?
What is your belief about tithing?
What % of your gross income do you give to the local church?
What % of your gross income do you give to other individuals or organizations outside the local church?
In what ways have you seen God work through your generous and sacrificial giving?
How would you describe Acts 29 and the Anglican Mission to a friend?
6. REFLECTION
Please watch the four messages online. Access the video teaching by cutting and pasting the url in your
browser window. For each online video teaching, write a brief reflection on what you learned, insights you had,
areas of application to your life, etc. Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write
less than five sentence or more than three paragraphs.
Field Guide Conversation - Jeff Vanderstelt [20:45] https://youtu.be/pnwVB7buOgc
What Does Missional Community Life Look Like? (A Vision for LifeGroups) [14:17]
https://youtu.be/lc4tsw3kCok
The Mission - Leonce Crump [42:11]
https://youtu.be/9iEkAdwlp6Q?list=PLsMrlfVoXUbcLaJfp3pnqKcHozj7rA_WO
Why Some Teams Win and Most Don't - Larry Osborne [1:05:47]
https://youtu.be/y2Do5kquUQo
7. MARRIAGE
If you are married, please respond to the following questions. If you are not married, please respond "N/A."
Please keep your responses to brief but to the point. You should not write less than five sentence or more than
three paragraphs.
I am single
I am married
I am divorced
I am remarried
My spouse is deceased
What is your understanding of marriage?
What habits do you practice for ensuring strength and growth in your marriage relationship?
Have you and your spouse always been faithful to each other without any improper sexual behavior either
emotionally or physically?
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY YOUR SPOUSE:
Why do you believe your spouse is a good spiritual leader?
What are your spouse’s greatest strengths and spiritual gifts?
Are you convinced your spouse should be in spiritual leadership with Grace at this time? Please explain.
Is there anything else (past or present) that you think needs to be addressed with the leadership of Grace as
they assess and encourage your call and readiness to lead?
Upon completion of the Leadership Development Questionnaire, you will be contacted about scheduling a
follow up conversation. Please indicate what day of the week and what time of day might be best for you.