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Dimensions of Clergy Life

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* 1. My relationships with immediate/extended family are a very positive factor in my life.

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* 2. I am clear about what is expected of me in my ministry.

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* 3. I maintain good pastoral relationships with the members of my congregation.

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* 4. I frequently feel lonely.

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* 5. I feel very satisfied with my life.

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* 6. I frequently feel depressed.

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* 7. I frequently feel inadequate in my mastery of ministerial tasks.

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* 8. I am able to maintain healthy boundaries with others.

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* 9. I have sufficient and effective leadership and support from my pastor, syncellus, chancery, and/or bishop.

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* 10. I generally maintain a positive outlook on the present and a healthy sense of optimism about the future.

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* 11. My emotions rarely get the better of me.

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* 12. I pray at least a portion of the Divine Praises (Hours) every day.

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* 13. The laity in my parish appear to be disengaged.

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* 14. I am in relatively good physical health.

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* 15. I am able to cover all of my living expenses (food, clothing, car, etc) every month.

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* 16. I have at least one significant health issue.

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* 17. I take time to grow in my knowledge or skill in some aspect of ministry.

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* 18. I do not feel respected by others in my life.

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* 19. I engage in physical activity and exercise every day.

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* 20. I have plans to take formal courses in the near future.

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* 21. I have a savings account that has at least 3-6 months of salary in it.

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* 22. I go to the doctor and dentist regularly.

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* 23. I believe that I am well compensated for my work.

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* 24. I would like more educational opportunities (formal or informal) to grow in my knowledge and skill in ministry.

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* 25. I do not know where to turn for answers in certain aspects of my ministerial life.

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* 26. I struggle with spiritual dryness in my prayer.

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* 27. I engage in regular spiritual reading.

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* 28. I am regularly able to utilize my personal strengths in my ministry.

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* 29. I have a leader I can turn to when I have a need or concern.

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* 30. I feel confident in my current level of knowledge and competence for my role.

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* 31. I get enough sleep most nights.

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* 32. I struggle with having a sense of meaning or purpose in my ministry.

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* 33. I feel that I am appreciated for my work in the church.

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* 34. I do not maintain a regular rule of prayer.

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* 35. I have trouble maintaining the energy I need to serve.

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* 36. I maintain a well balanced and healthy diet.

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* 37. I worry about my personal finances in the future.

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* 38. I have meaningful friendships in my life.

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* 39. I worry about burning out as a clergyman.

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* 40. I believe that I am financially on track for retirement.

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* 41. I have good fraternal relationships with my brother clergy in the area/Eparchy.

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* 42. I do not suffer from excessive stress.

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* 43. I do not have clear goals this year for my parish and ministry.

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* 44. I have been worried about having enough money for myself/family in the past 30 days.

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* 45. I enjoy serving in my ministry.

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* 46. I have received positive feedback from someone recently about my service in ministry.

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* 47. I struggle with discouragement.

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* 48. I live in a community where I feel safe and can enjoy leisure activities.

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* 49. I deal well with changes in my life.

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* 50. My relationship with Christ as a disciple is a priority in my life.

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* 51. I have a sufficient amount of administrative and ministerial support at my parish.

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* 52. I have a productive hobby or interest outside of ministry.

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* 53. I have a spiritual father or director I meet with regularly.

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* 54. I have the tools and resources that I need to be faithful and successful in my work.

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* 55. I own a home or will be able to purchase a home in the near future.

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