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Local Church Profile

Items 1-6 to be completed by the pastor / delegate / office staff. Please estimate statistical information that is not readily available.
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Physical Address
Mailing Address
If different that the physical address.
Contact Person

ITEM 01 - PEOPLE INFORMATION

Membership

Average Weekly Attendance

Age Distribution of Members or Adherents

Occupation of Primary Income Providers (active or retired)

Please indicate the number of persons per category

Education

Please indicate the number of persons per category.

ITEM 02 - FACILITY INFORMATION

Church Building Type of Construction
Is There A Mortgage?
Do the Facilities Include
Are there plans for expansion

Other Buildings / Property

Is a parsonage provided
Are there other facilities maintained by the congregation?

ITEM 03 - COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Population

Growth Expectation

Principal Employers / Institutions

Educational Institutions

Neighborhood / Community

Please describe the neighborhood wither the church is located. Check all the apply.
Old / New
Residential / Commercial
Home Ownership
Types of Housing
Is the Neighborhood Multicultural
Are the church people involved in the community

ITEM 04 - Organization and Administrative Structure Information

In the membership list current?
Does the church operate under an approved budget?
Are there scheduled written reports of expenses and income?
Has the church adopted a current ministry plan?
Are there published annual reports to the congregation?
Is the pastors cabinet active and effective?

ITEM 05 - Personnel Employed

Please list all full time and part time paid (or appointed) staff. Full Name - Position - Part time / Full time
Name
Full time / Part time
Name
Full time / Part time
Name
Full time / Part time
Name
Full time / Part time
Name
Full time / Part time

ITEM 06 - PASTORAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Income Package - Annually

Allowed Days Away (annually)

Church Financials

Please upload the last three years of the FMC Annual Reports, Profit and Loss Reports, and Balance Statements.
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        ITEMS 7 - 12 TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

        ITEM 07 - Internal Relationships and Morale

        Are there problems or tensions?

        ITEM 08 - PASTORAL RELATIONS

        How long have previous pastors served?
        Name
        Name
        Name

        ITEM 09 - PASTORAL LEADERSHP INTERESTS

        Check the three most important

        ITEM 10 - WORSHIP

        Check what best describes the preferred worship style of the congregation

        ITEM 11 - Congregational Priorities

        80 Words and Phrases
        The 80 words and phrases listed below help define a congregation's ministry. PLEASE CHECK THE 20 WORDS WHICH IS MOST CEARLY IDENTIFY YOUR CONGREGATION'S PRIORITIES. It is important that you do not check more that 20 words or phrases. You will have to make choices.

        ITEM 12 - PROFILE OF THE "IDEAL PASTOR"

        Once you have completed the self study it is good to determine, in general terms, the profile of the pastoral leader who would best meet the needs of the congregation at this time. For example, you might determine that the church would prosper with a recent seminary or college graduate who has lots of ideas and energy for creative ministries. Or, you may determine that the needs of the congregation require the expertise of a pastor who has a proven track record of conflict resolution, church re-development or some other skill. Be creative in the description of the “ideal pastor” to assist the ministerial appointments committee in their work.