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Interim Ministry - Interim Pastor's Evaluation of Interim Ministry


Date of Interview:_____________________ Pastor:____________________________

Congregation:________________________ Served from ___________ to __________

Pastor, please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible (use a separate sheet if necessary) and return to:

The Rev. Cynthia K. Hileman
Metropolitan Chicago Synod
1420 W. Dickens Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-3004
 
 
1. What were three major concerns you discovered about this congregation when you began your interim ministry? 
 

 

2. Are there any major concerns you have now about this congregation as it begins its ministry with a new pastor? 
 

 

3. What would you describe as some of the significant things which occurred during the interim? 
 

 

4. Do you feel synodical resources could have been used better in helping this congregation? 
 

 

5. What were some of the frustrations or disappointments during this interim that you had?
 

 

6. What are some of the strengths of this congregation? 
 
 

 

7. What are some of the weaknesses of this congregation? 
 

 

8. What type of ministry do you see as needed in the future in this congregation?
 

 

9. Have you felt supported by the congregation in your ministry here? 
 

 

10. What are some of the things you wished you had done in this congregation?
 

 

11. Are there any unresolved issues or problems in this congregation? 
 

 

12. Have the requirements of the constitution been fulfilled as to any obligations between you and the congregation? 
 

 

1420 W. Dickens Ave. ~  Chicago, IL 60614-3004 ~ Ph: 773-248-0021