MCC Sydney 2024 Pastoral Search Survey

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* 1. If MCC Sydney employs a Pastor, would you like a full time or part time Pastor?

Full Time

Part Time

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* 2. Which primary responsibilities of the Pastor do you think/feel should be most important when considering candidates for Pastor?

	1 Not Important At All	2 Of Little Importance	3 Important	4 Very Important	5 Extremely Important
Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney	Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney 1 Not Important At All	Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney 2 Of Little Importance	Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney 3 Important	Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney 4 Very Important	Serve as the primary pastoral and Spiritual leader of MCC Sydney 5 Extremely Important
Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney	Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney 1 Not Important At All	Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney 2 Of Little Importance	Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney 3 Important	Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney 4 Very Important	Assures sound financial management of MCC Sydney 5 Extremely Important
Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney	Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney 1 Not Important At All	Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney 2 Of Little Importance	Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney 3 Important	Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney 4 Very Important	Works with the Board to develop a strategic direction for MCC Sydney 5 Extremely Important
Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff	Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff 1 Not Important At All	Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff 2 Of Little Importance	Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff 3 Important	Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff 4 Very Important	Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Sydney and Personnel Director in the leadership and management of MCC Sydney staff 5 Extremely Important
Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations	Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations 1 Not Important At All	Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations 2 Of Little Importance	Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations 3 Important	Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations 4 Very Important	Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Sydney to the media, other churches, denominations and LGBTQQIA organizations 5 Extremely Important

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* 3. Which of the characteristics below are the most important in a person serving as Pastor?

	1 Not Important At All	2 Of Little Importance	3 Important	4 Very Important	5 Extremely Important
Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others	Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others 1 Not Important At All	Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others 2 Of Little Importance	Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others 3 Important	Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others 4 Very Important	Transformational and inspirational leader who can work effectively with others 5 Extremely Important
Advocate for social justice and human rights	Advocate for social justice and human rights 1 Not Important At All	Advocate for social justice and human rights 2 Of Little Importance	Advocate for social justice and human rights 3 Important	Advocate for social justice and human rights 4 Very Important	Advocate for social justice and human rights 5 Extremely Important
A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like	A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like 1 Not Important At All	A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like 2 Of Little Importance	A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like 3 Important	A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like 4 Very Important	A visionary who is able to present a picture of what MCC could look like 5 Extremely Important
A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world.	A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world. 1 Not Important At All	A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world. 2 Of Little Importance	A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world. 3 Important	A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world. 4 Very Important	A preacher/teacher who understands and knows how to share MCC’s message of God’s inclusive love for the world. 5 Extremely Important
Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life	Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life 1 Not Important At All	Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life 2 Of Little Importance	Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life 3 Important	Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life 4 Very Important	Skilled and effective leader who is well-grounded in the dynamics and experiences of congregational life 5 Extremely Important

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* 4. How important are the following skills, attributes and qualities in a person serving as the Pastor?

	1 Not Important At All	2 Of little Importance	3 Important	4 Very Important	5 Extremely Important
Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box”	Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box” 1 Not Important At All	Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box” 2 Of little Importance	Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box” 3 Important	Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box” 4 Very Important	Has the ability to think, act and lead strategically and think “outside of the box” 5 Extremely Important
A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust	A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust 1 Not Important At All	A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust 2 Of little Importance	A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust 3 Important	A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust 4 Very Important	A leader who fosters faith, confidence, loyalty and trust 5 Extremely Important
Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity	Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity 1 Not Important At All	Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity 2 Of little Importance	Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity 3 Important	Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity 4 Very Important	Someone who possesses pastoral qualities and spiritual maturity 5 Extremely Important
A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion	A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion 1 Not Important At All	A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion 2 Of little Importance	A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion 3 Important	A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion 4 Very Important	A person of integrity, humility, strong character and compassion 5 Extremely Important
Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC	Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC 1 Not Important At All	Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC 2 Of little Importance	Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC 3 Important	Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC 4 Very Important	Is a “bridge builder,” promoting unity and harmony in and outside of MCC 5 Extremely Important
Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities	Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities 1 Not Important At All	Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities 2 Of little Importance	Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities 3 Important	Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities 4 Very Important	Works to adapt and lead in response to changes in local, national and global realities 5 Extremely Important
Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise	Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise 1 Not Important At All	Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise 2 Of little Importance	Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise 3 Important	Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise 4 Very Important	Is capable of facing and leading others during times of conflict, addressing difficult issues when they arise 5 Extremely Important
A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions	A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions 1 Not Important At All	A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions 2 Of little Importance	A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions 3 Important	A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions 4 Very Important	A person whose life is informed by scripture and prayer, with openness and knowledge of different faith traditions 5 Extremely Important

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* 5. How important is it that the person serving as Pastor has the following background and/or prior experience?

	1 Not Important At All	2 Of Little Importance	3 Important	4 Very Important	5 Extremely Important
Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting	Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting 1 Not Important At All	Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting 2 Of Little Importance	Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting 3 Important	Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting 4 Very Important	Managerial skills and competency in financial management and budgeting 5 Extremely Important
Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people	Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people 1 Not Important At All	Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people 2 Of Little Importance	Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people 3 Important	Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people 4 Very Important	Experience working in diverse settings and among diverse people 5 Extremely Important
A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge	A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge 1 Not Important At All	A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge 2 Of Little Importance	A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge 3 Important	A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge 4 Very Important	A strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge 5 Extremely Important
Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict	Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict 1 Not Important At All	Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict 2 Of Little Importance	Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict 3 Important	Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict 4 Very Important	Negotiation skills with proven success in gaining consensus and resolving conflict 5 Extremely Important
A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation	A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation 1 Not Important At All	A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation 2 Of Little Importance	A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation 3 Important	A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation 4 Very Important	A proven record of building and sustaining a healthy organisation 5 Extremely Important
Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC	Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC 1 Not Important At All	Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC 2 Of Little Importance	Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC 3 Important	Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC 4 Very Important	Has ordained ministerial standing (or dual affiliation) in MCC 5 Extremely Important
Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent)	Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent) 1 Not Important At All	Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent) 2 Of Little Importance	Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent) 3 Important	Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent) 4 Very Important	Holds a Degree in Theology from a recognised University (or its equivalent) 5 Extremely Important

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* 6. When our next Pastor is elected, what about that individual would inspire your faith and confidence? (Select up to 5)

Integrity

Humility/Compassion

Honesty/Trustworthy

Spiritual Maturity

Leadership/Visionary

MCC Experience, Track Record

Approachable, Down to Earth, Open, Sincere

Global perspective/Inclusive

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