tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post1381426744601975267..comments2011-04-01T21:04:52.364-04:00Comments on Althea Agape: searching questionsAlthea N. Agapehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572855832279913561noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post-10204524634399736922009-09-09T23:09:56.382-04:002009-09-09T23:09:56.382-04:00I've asked about worship before too (what is a...I've asked about worship before too (what is a favorite service and why)? if they cannot tell me one in particular or something about worship they like, then not so good.<br />Also, recently I have had questions about what I will do to rejuvinate/regrow/revitalize the church.<br />I answer, but then ask what they are willing to do also.<br />So far, they look at me like I have two heads.<br />I also like to see how much of budget is spent on benevolences from anuual budget.<br />It is an interview for you on church as well as for them on you. Ask the hard questions.1-4 Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05688216101068437927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post-40960059983043848742009-08-21T23:46:42.841-04:002009-08-21T23:46:42.841-04:00Those are great questions. I'm thinking that ...Those are great questions. I'm thinking that I could provide a clear and concrete answer for each one with respect to my home church (if we were looking) and I'm thinking that's a good sign of a healthy church. I also think that the consistency in the answers would be a good sign; for instance, I think the answers to both 2 and 3 would be the same for us (social justice) and so would 4 and 5 (collaborative and transparent leadership) -- and I think that that kind of consistency, regardless of the content of the answers, indicates a church that is clear about its identity and mission.<br /><br />And now that I think of it, I think the answer to 3 would be both social justice and spiritual growth, which I think indicates another sigh of a healthy church -- a congregation focusing intently on and developing leadership in an area for which it is not yet known in the community.Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post-65879775580744492392009-08-20T10:56:35.030-04:002009-08-20T10:56:35.030-04:00I went back and reviewed the old ask-the-matriarch...I went back and reviewed the old ask-the-matriarch posts. they added some interesting ones like: <br />- what is the greatest challenge facing this congregation in the next 3 years?<br />- what is this church known for in the community?<br />- what is this church's great passion?<br />- How does this congregation deal with conflict?<br />- What are each of YOU on the committee looking for in the new minister?Althea N. Agapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572855832279913561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post-2904027961170733862009-08-19T22:27:07.663-04:002009-08-19T22:27:07.663-04:00I think there is at least one Ask the Matriarch on...I think there is at least one Ask the Matriarch on this.<br /><br />Yay! on the nibble.Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186196851857163965.post-33319349897069914882009-08-19T21:01:18.935-04:002009-08-19T21:01:18.935-04:00I always ask those on the committee, Why they choo...I always ask those on the committee, Why they choose to worship at this place of worship? Also, I like to know how much vacation/continuing ed time they offer. This helps me see if they want to help their pastor grow or work her like a horse. Also, What is the best memory you have of this church, or of a sermon, or of a worship experience etc. If people can think quickly and positively of their church it's a good sign.sanctifyingsarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079695570374409705noreply@blogger.com