Is Church Planting For You? Do You Have What It Takes to be a Church Planter? This brief assessment may help you to consider 13 attributes that many effective church planters have in common. Click here for the Biblical, theoretical, and practical basis for assessment.
Instructions: Respond to the following statements according to the scale below by clicking in the circle next to the number value that best describes you. 1 = Never 2 = Rarely 3 = Sometimes 4 = Often 5 = Always Please answer according to who you are, not who you would like to be or think you ought to be.
Visioning Capacity:
1. I build projects, businesses or ministries from scratch.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
2. I communicate vision in an inspiring, persuasive and creative manner.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Intrinsically Motivated
3. I show a high energy level and stamina.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
4. I handle large workloads and significant responsibility.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Creates Ownership of Ministry
5. I instill in others a sense of personal responsibility for the growth and success of a group.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
6. I delegate to others to broaden their areas of responsibility.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Relates to Lost and Unchurched People
7. I intentionally build relationships with lost people.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
8. I bring my lost friends to a decision for Christ.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Spousal Cooperation
9. My spouse is an active partner in ministry with me.(select number 3 if you are single)	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
10. My spouse supports my call to church planting.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Effectively Builds Relationships
11. I enjoy building relationships with a wide variety of people.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
12. I constructively handle criticism and relational difficulties.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Committed to Church Growth
13. I appreciate growth taking its own course without looking for ?quick success.?	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
14. I lead groups to reproduce themselves.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Responsive to Community
15. I develop programs that meet specific needs in a community.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
16. I understand the unique pulse and character of my community.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Utilizes the Giftedness of Others
17. I equip and develop others to maximize their effectiveness in ministry.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
18. I release people into ministry when they are ready.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Flexible and Adaptable
19. I manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
20. I refocus and make mid-course corrections during times of change or ambiguity.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Builds Group Cohesiveness
21. I monitor and maintain the morale of people.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
22. I utilize small groups effectively to accomplish ministry goals.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Resilience
23. I bounce back quickly from loss, disappointment, or failure.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
24. I remain optimistic and persevere when convinced that I am in God?s will.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Exercises Faith
25. I take significant faith risks and am not resistant to major changes.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
26. I positively impact the faith of others.	A Selection is Required 1 2 3 4 5
Description of thirteen qualities from Charles Ridley?s Evaluating and Reporting (ChurchSmart Resources, 2000), 130-142.

Your Score is:

If you scored:

100-130: Green Thumb
Run, don't walk to talk with your Senior Pastor or regional church planting leader about church planting!

75-99: Explorer
You definitely should explore church planting further. You could be a valuable team member on a church planting team.

50-74: Special Agent
You may be gifted take a specific assignment in a church plant as a help to the leadership team. Talk to a leader in your life and check out the needs of church planters near you.

25-49: Investigator
Your gifts will flourish in other areas of ministry. You should continue to investigate options with leaders in your life.