360° Review For Ministers

The Review This review process is designed to provide feedback and developmental guidance to the minister of a church. The review is conducted using a model of ministry* which has six key elements: Vision Servant Leadership Personal Renewal Preaching and Teaching Coaching and Development Risk taking People chosen by the minister to give feedback as part of the review process will be asked to consider all aspects of this model. It is not intended or expected that any individual will demonstrate all of these attributes at the highest level, but rather that by considering all aspects the person will be able to identify areas for personal development based on a balanced and comprehensive assessment. *This model is adapted from Mirroring Jesus As A Leader, Peter Shaw (Grove Books)

The Process A reviewer is identified to lead the process. This could be one of the deacons or elders in the local church but could also be the minister’s mentor, another trusted colleague or a member of the Baptist Union National Team. The minister chooses up to five people with whom they have worked closely during the preceding year and who can provide written feedback on the way they work, their strengths and development areas. These people could include deacons, ministry leaders in the church and other members of the congregation. It is highly beneficial if one of these people comes from beyond the church. Ideally the minister will select people who will be prepared and equipped to give specific and challenging feedback in the role of an “honest friend”. Each of these people is invited by the reviewer to complete and return the Feedback Provider and Summary Evaluation (using pages 3-5 of this presentation). The minister completes a self-assessment using the same questions. The reviewer then drafts a short report which distills the key themes and some suggestions for action, illustrated and supported by specific comments and examples. The reviewer meets the minister to talk through the report. The minister then draws up a personal development plan for the coming year based on the findings of the review and presents this to the church leadership team.

360° Review Key question Possible areas to explore Vision Discerning vision with the church members Communication of vision Linking specific activities to the vision Setting targets/goals from vision How effective is this person at developing and sharing a strategic vision? Servant Leadership To what extent is this person a role model in following Jesus’ example of servant leadership and pastoral care? Being visible and inspirational to others Listening to and learning from others Impact of pastoral care Modelling humble service Personal Renewal How well does this person balance their workload and responsibilities with time spent with God, for themselves and with family? Personal walk with God Prioritisation and discipline Support network Family, friends and hobbies Preaching and Teaching How effective is this person at delivering a message which challenges people and brings about change in their lives? Bible knowledge and theology Communication structure and style Creative communication Making it personal and specific Coaching and Development How well does this person coach and develop other people to be more effective in their roles and in their Christian discipleship? Personal insight into self and others Identification of people to disciple/mentor Investing time one-on-one with people Giving and receiving feedback Risk Taking How bold is this person in taking personal risks and in stirring up others to be more radical in living out their faith? Sources of challenge Boldness in leadership and decision making Willingness to try things (and fail at some!) Curiosity with daring

360° Review – Feedback Provider Area for development Area of distinctiveness 360° Review – Feedback Provider Strengths Development areas 1 2 3 4 5 <text> <text> Vision  <text> <text> Servant Leadership  <text> <text> Personal Renewal  <text> Preaching and Teaching  Instructions Click on the text boxes (where it says “<text>”) and write your comments in these boxes. If you need more space then either shrink the font size or continue on another sheet or document. Please be specific by providing examples and specific comments as these are much more helpful than general comments Move the tick to the appropriate box on the scale on the right hand side Delete this box! <text> <text> Coaching and Development  <text> <text> Risk Taking 

360° Review – Summary Evaluation What do you feel this person has done especially well this year? Please be specific What do you think this person should focus on to work on and develop? Please be specific