Parish Profile
2007 - 2008
"A Place to Minister"
Clergy Search Study Analysis:
PARISH STUDY: The following prioritizes the questions from the Clergy Search Survey.
| Rank | Score |
Statement Measured |
| 1. | 225 Pts | Our new Rector/Missioner should profess & demonstrate a faith in Christ. |
| 2. | 223 Pts | Our new Rector/Missioner should be dedicated to developing a process of attracting new members to God's family, including the un-churched. |
| 3. | 219 Pts | Our new Rector/Missioner should lead organized & uplifting worship. |
| 4. | Tie 195 Pts | Our new Rector/Missioner should commit to a life of prayer, study, & action. |
| 5. | Tie 195 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should have a demonstrated ability to lead individuals and a group of diverse people. |
| 6. | Tie 195 Pts | Our new Rector/Missioner should demonstrate preaching with preparation & vigor, and proclaim the Good News. |
| 7. | 189 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should be open and friendly. |
| 8. | Tie 183 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner must commit to Christian education for children and adults, and seek ways to deepen the spiritual life of the parish. |
| 9. | Tie 183 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should be enthusiastic and engaging. |
| 10. | 179 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner must demonstrate high energy for the Lord's work, especially evangelism. |
| 11. | 172 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should have a history of reaching out to strangers. |
| 12. | 167 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should commit to pastoral care for all members. |
| 13. | 161 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should have examples of reliance upon the Holy Spirit for guidance. |
| 14. | 152 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should have examples of his/her administrative ability. |
| 15. | 140 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner should show examples of his/her follow-through. |
| 16. | 135 Pts. | Our new Rector/Missioner's sexual orientation is not important. |
CONCLUSION: St Alban's members showed the strongest preference for a Rector/Leader who demonstrates a strong faith in Christ, is dedicated to building the Kingdom through an increase in numbers, and who will lead organized and uplifting worship.
Additionally, the new leader should be involved in member recruitment, community activities and/or a service club, plus commit to enabling the laity to assist in spreading the Kingdom throughout the Redmond area.
