Lay Interview
Today's Date *

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Sex *
 Male 
 Female 
Age *
Must be 15 years or older to participate.
Relationship status *
How long have you attended Linwood? *
ex. 1 year, 6 months
Are you a Christian? *
 Yes 
 No 
If so, how long have you been a Christian?
ex. 1 year, 6 months

HOME LOCATION

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How many miles is your home from Linwood? *
ex. 10 miles
How long does it take you to get to Linwood from your home? *
ex. 10 minutes
What direction is your home from Linwood? *

ACHIEVEMENTS

Please share four things that you feel your church is doing well.
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2. *
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HINDRANCES

Please share some factors that you feel are obstructing your church's potential to grow.
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GOALS

What goals could you really get excited about in the coming year?
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CHARACTER

If you were to describe Linwood, what three words might you see?
1. *
2. *
3. *

PRIORITIES

Please rank the following priorities of Linwood as they exist now (1 being most important and 6 being least important) from your perspective:

Worship
Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Community Service
Missions
1. *
2. *
3. *
4. *
5. *
6. *

Please rank the following priorities (1 being most important and 6 being least important) as YOU would prefer them to be.

Worship
Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Community Service
Missions
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2. *
3. *
4. *
5. *
6. *

PURPOSE

What do you believe is the purpose of your church?
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CHANGE

If you were in charge and could change anything, what changes would you make and why?
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COMMUNITY

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What would you say is the reputation of Linwood in the community? *
What would you say are some of the felt needs of the community around Linwood? *

PASTORAL TIME

Please put this list in the order of how you feel your senior pastor should spend his/her time. (1 being most important and 10 being the least important.)

Preaching/Teaching (preparation and presentation)
Counseling
Personal Spiritual Growth
Personal Evangelism
Membership Visitation
Administration
Attending Committee Meetings
Professional Development
Development of Leaders in the church
Community Involvement
1. *
2. *
3. *
4. *
5. *
6. *
7. *
8. *
9. *
10. *

STRENGTHS

Name 3 strengths you would like to see in a new senior pastor.
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2. *
3. *

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

What do you believe are the gifts needed in a new senior pastor?
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Read each statement thoughtfully. Consider the intensity of your agreement or disagreement.

Rate on a scale of 1 to 10
1 = Strongly disagree
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3
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5 = Agree
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10 = Strongly agree
I would be concerned if Linwood remained the same size for the next five years. *
Our church should have clear goals for al least one year. *
We should regularly evaluate our present programs to see how effective they really are. *
I would support changes that would help us reach and disciple more people to Christ. *
I would be willing to give more of my time to see our church reach full potential. *
New members should be discipled to take places of leadership at Linwood as quickly as possible. *
Plans for growth & expansion would be accepted by most members Linwood. *
I would like to see new people regularly join Linwood. *
I am willing to increase my giving to Linwood if it is necessary for our church to reach full potential. *
Evangelism should be a high priority in our church. *

Which of these sentences best describes the way you feel about Linwood?

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CHANGE *
 I feel Linwood is in serious trouble and needs radical change. 
 I feel Linwood is in trouble and needs significant change. 
 I feel Linwood is in some trouble and needs a little change. 
 I feel Linwood is ok but could benefit from some change. 
 I feel Linwood is fine and doesn't need a lot of change. 
URGENCY *
 I feel Linwood needs intervention now. 
 I feel Linwood needs assistance now. 
 I feel Linwood could benefit from some help soon. 
 I feel Linwood is ok but could use help in the near future. 
 I feel Linwood is fine and doesn't need much help. 
ENERGY/COMMITMENT *
 I am willing to do whatever it takes to move Linwood forward. 
 I am willing to do what I can to get Linwood forward. 
 I am willing to do some specific assignments to help Linwood move forward. 
 I have limitations, but I am willing to work within those limits to help Linwood move forward. 
 I am very limited and cannot help Linwood anymore than I am right now. 
RESOURCES *
 I am willing to sacrifice financially to move Linwood forward. 
 I am willing to give generously to move Linwood forward. 
 I am currently tithing and will continue to do so to help Linwood move forward. 
 I am currently giving what I can, but will give more if needed to move forward. 
 I am currently giving what I can and cannot give anymore at this time. 
What keeps you involved at Linwood? *
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