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SEMN Call Process Review

Southeastern Minnesota Synod
Call Process Review Survey
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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey designed to provide a comprehensive review of the Call Process in Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA. 24 - 36 people will be asked to complete this survey that asks questions about the call process. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. Once the survey results have been tabulated, you will receive a report on the outcome.
If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Peter Soli at 507-369-6303 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
 
What year(s) were you involved in a Call Process in the SEMN Synod?
 
Before 2010
 
2010-13
 
2013-15
 
Over the years I have been involved in several Call Process
 
 
 
During the most recent Call Process in which I have been involved, what is the size of the pastoral staff?
 
The pastor is shared between one or more other congregations
 
The pastor serves part-time
 
The pastor is a full-time solo past
 
The pastor is part of a pastoral staff
 
Does not apply
 
 
 
 
* What has been your role in the most recent Call Process?
 
Pastor...being considered for or responding to a call
 
Interim Pastor...serving a congregation between called pastors
 
Call Committee Chair or Call Committee Member
 
Church Council or other leadership position
 
Representing the Synod
 
 
From your perspective as a congregational leader, how satisfied are you with the following aspects of the call process?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
Exit interview and interim pastor placement
Call Committee - formation, preparation
Preparation of Ministry Site Profile
Matters related to compensation and benefits
Completion of interim pastor's contract
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
As a member of the Call Committee, how satisfied are you with each of the following parts of the Call Process?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
Call Committee - formation, preparation
Preparation of Ministry Site Profile
Offering candidate names and information
Communication with candidates
The first interview
The second interview
Compensation and benefits
Follow-up communication after interviews
Final selection - communication with candidate
Final selection - congregational meeting and vote
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
As an Interim Pastor, how satisfied are you with the following parts of the Call Process?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
Exit interview and interim pastor placement
Call Committee - formation, preparation
Preparation of Ministry Site Profile
Completion of interim pastor's contract
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
As a pastor seeking or receiving a call, how satisfied are you with the following parts of the Call Process?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
Offering candidate names and information
Communication with candidates
The first interview
The second interview
Compensation and benefits
Follow-up communication after interviews
Final selection - communication with candidate
Final selection - congregational meeting and vote
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
From your experience representing the Synod in the Call Process, how satisfied are you with each following parts of the process?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
Exit interview and interim pastor placement
Call Committee - formation, preparation
Preparation of Ministry Site Profile
Offering candidate names and information
Communication with candidates
The first interview
The second interview
Compensation and benefits
Follow-up communication after interviews
Final selection - communication with candidate
Final selection - congregational meeting and vote
Completion of interim pastor's contract
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
As you step back to consider the Call Process as a whole, please indicate the effectiveness of the process:
Very ineffective Ineffective Neutral Effective Very Effective N/A
Communication
Printed forms and other written materials
Timing and sequence of the process
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please indicate your overall satisfaction with the Call Process in Southeastern Minnesota Synod.
 
Very unsatisfied
 
Somewhat unsatisfied
 
Slightly unsatisfied
 
Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
 
Slightly satisfied
 
Somewhat satisfied
 
Very satisfied
 
 
Please indicate how important it is to rework or improve specific parts of the parts of the Call Process:
Extremely Very Moderately Slightly Not at all N/A
Exit interview and interim pastor placement
Call Committee - formation, preparation
Preparation of Ministry Site Profile
Offering candidate names and information
Communication with candidates
The first interview
The second interview
Compensation and benefits
Follow-up communication after interviews
Final selection - communication with candidate
Final selection - congregational meeting and vote
Completion of interim pastor's contract
Arrival and installation of new pastor
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congregations and pastors have relied on the current Call Process for many years. What are some of the current strengths of the Call Process in Southeastern Minnesota Synod? What aspects are effective, helpful, or faithful and should not be changed?
   
 
 
 
Please take this opportunity to offer any insights, comments or suggestions which you haven't already expressed.
   
 
 
Thank you for sharing your opinions and ideas. If you are open to the possibility of being contacted about your survey, please include your contact information. (Please be aware that you might not be contacted even if you provide your information.)
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Survey by: Peter Soli, Dialog Works
Email: [email protected]