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PASTOR IN RESIDENCE: At-Risk Pastor Profile

This profile is designed to evaluate a pastor's risk of forced resignation from the church he now serves. Pastors are asked to indicate how often they feel the way suggested by the inventory statements. When you submit the profile you will immediately receive a response with your score and evaluation.

Enjoy taking the survey!

Section I
Please read each statement and then chose the number that best represents the frequency of the statement in your life. Never Always
0 1 2 3 4
1 I am confused about my major role in the church
2 I have lost the sense of meaning in my work
3 I feel overworked
4 I feel my work is futile
5 I feel that there are more expectations on me than I can fulfill
6 I wonder about my calling as a pastor
7 I feel my work is too demanding
8 I feel my life is far too stressful
9 Ministry doesn't bring me satisfaction
10 Generally, I feel exhausted
11 I find little joy in my work
12 I feel I would like to leave the church I now serve
13 I seriously consider leaving the ministry entirely
14 I feel my hope for success has not developed
15 It is very difficult for me to say "no"
16 I feel my personal relationship with Christ is a real problem


Section II
Please answer the following questions about yourself and your church.
Age:
Currently pastoring a church:
Length of time pastoring the current church or the most recent church (in years):
State in which the church is located:
If you are currently pastoring a church how likely are you to leave the church in the next 12 months:



John Davenport, Student

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