Am I a Church Planter?
This brief quiz is designed to help you discover if you possess the most common characteristics of successful church planters.
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Instructions: Respond to the following statements according to the scale below by clicking on the circle that best describes you.
1=Strongly Disagree 2=Disagree 3=Undecided 4=Agree 5=Strongly Agree
1. I am passionate about starting business, projects and ministries from scratch
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2. I effectively communicate a vision in a manner so that people follow my lead
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3. I am a person of high energy and vitality.
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4. I effectively handle a demanding schedule with significant responsibility.
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5. I consistently give away responsibility to others.
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6. I coach others to develop their greatest potential.
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7. I lead persons to Christ and have helped them assimilate into a church.
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8. I consistently build relationships with unchurched people and can often be found on their turf.
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I have a fiance or spouse (if no, skip next 2 questions)
9. My partner understands the toll church planting takes on a relationship.
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10. My partner and I have a solid, trusting relationship.
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11. People tell me I have excellent people skills: great communicator, good listener, warm, friendly, and engaging.
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12. I develop strong social networks and start new relationships.
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13. I read extensively and attend training in the area of church planting.
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14. I have a track record that demonstrates growth in the ministries, businesses and/or programs that I have started.
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15. I can effectively design programs and ministries that successfully meet the needs of their targeted community.
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16. I have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to assess and understand a community.
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17. I recruit people to serve in areas that they are gifted instead of just finding people to fill ministry positions.
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18. I help people discover their own spiritual gifts.
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19. I successfully manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
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20. I refocus to make mid-course corrections during times of change and ambiguity.
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21. I use small groups that multiply themselves to provide care and discipleship.
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22. I consistently and assertively deal with conflict to resolve issues quickly.
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23. I seek out help from others during times of crisis.
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24. I quickly bounce back after facing times of discouragement.
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25. I take significant risks believing that God will work things for the good.
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26. I practice the spiritual disciplines to remain spiritually healthy.
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