Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Evaluation Form
for
Karen Indorf, Associate in Ministry

Section I

Overall Performace Rating:

Please complete this section after you have completed the review below. Select the appropriate performance rating from the following rating scale. This scale should be used to summarize the overall performance based on performance for the year. Select the box to the left of the appropriate performance rating.

Overall Rating		Definition
	Exceeds Expectations	Performance consistently exceeds performance objectives and expected results. Demonstrates strength in key competencies. Regularly assumes additional duties and responsibilities without affecting core responsibilities. Initiative and motivation are high. Seldom requires supervision.
	Meets Expectations	Performance consistently meets performance objectives and expected results. Key competencies are on target. Does a complete and thorough job. Shows initiative and motivation. Requires minimal supervision.
	Development Needed/New and Learning	Performance meets some but not all performance objectives and expected results. Development needed on some key competencies. Requires close supervision, frequent follow-up.
	Does Not Meet Expectations/Unsatisfactory Performance	Performance did not meet performance objectives and expected results. Key competencies are unsatisfactory. Significant and immediate improvement is required.

Your comments regarding this staff member:

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Section II

1. What do you perceive as Karen’s key strengths?

2. What do you believe are Karen's's key areas for development/improvement?

3. What would you like to see Karen start doing?

4. What would you like to see Karen stop doing?

5. What does Karen do that makes your life at Holy Cross more enjoyable and fulfilling?

6. How has Karen impacted your walk with the Lord?

Section III

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Definition	Dimension Competency
Communication Preaching and Teaching
Clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups. Preaches and teaches with enthusiasm from a biblical core. Organizes communication well, maintains audience attention, adjusts to different circumstances, ensures understanding, uses appropriate diction, volume, etc and comprehends communication from others.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Coaching and Developing Others
Disciples and mentors the membership of the church. Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen their walk as they serve and grow in their faith. Clarifies expected behaviors, explains and demonstrates, provides instruction, models behaviors, and provides feedback, reinforcement and encouragement.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Contributing to Team Success
Actively participates as a member of the Holy Cross Ministry team. Makes suggestions for achieving ministry goals. Involves others; values and uses individual differences and talents. Models commitment; fulfills responsibilities; and demonstrates personal commitment to the team.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Member Focus
Pastors and shepherds the congregation by modeling Christ. Demonstrates a clear ability to relate warmly to all members of the congregation (young, old, new and mature Christians). Makes members and their needs a primary focus of the ministry, seeks to understand the members; actively seeks information to understand member circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Takes action and responds quickly to meet members' needs and resolve problems; avoids over commitments.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Delegation
Allocates decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to others to maximize the church's and individuals' effectiveness. Clearly communicates the parameters of the delegated responsibility, including decision-making authority and any required actions, constraints, or deadlines. Provides support without removing responsibility. Suggests resources and provides assistance or coaching as needed.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Innovation
Generates innovative solutions trying different and novel ways to foster the Gospel message and take advantage of ministry opportunities. Challenges the way we have always done things. Is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of others. Thinks expansively, explores different lines of thought; Evaluates multiple solutions and implements the selected approach.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Managing Work and Time Management
Effectively manages personal time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently. Prioritizes, makes preparations, effectively allocates time and stays focused.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Planning and Organizing
Identifies courses of action for self and others to ensure that projects are completed efficiently. Prioritizes critical and less critical activities, determines the tasks and resources needed to accomplish the task, schedules appropriate time to get the needs completed utilizing available resources. Stays focused till the task is completed.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Professional Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates a growing relationship with Christ. Possesses the relevant knowledge and skills to perform effectively on the job including preaching, teaching, Karenal care, evangelism and administration. Maintains the knowledge base and skill set by keeping abreast of new methods and materials. Strives to improve knowledge base.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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Quality Orientation and Work Standards
Self imposes a high standard of excellence for self and others. Ensures high quality by dedicating the required time and energy to get the job done, takes responsibility for outcomes both positive and negative, and encourages others to take responsibility.	Exceeds Expectaions	Meets Expectaions	Development Needed	Does Not Meet
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