• Leadership Discovery Tool

    Welcome — and thank you for prayerfully considering how God might be calling you to serve. This tool helps us walk alongside you as we discern team and committee placements across the Great Lakes Annual Conference. Plan for up to 25 to 35 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers. Answer honestly based on who you are today, not who you wish you were. Your responses are confidential and will only be reviewed by Conference leadership for placement purposes.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

    Tell us how to reach you. We will use this information only to follow up with you about potential team and committee opportunities.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Best method of communication*

  • ABOUT YOU

    A few details about your role and ministry background so we can understand the context you are serving from.
  • Are you Lay or Clergy?*

  • AVAILABILITY FOR SERVICE

    Help us understand when and how you are realistically available. Honest answers here protect your time and help us match you with opportunities that fit your life.
  • Which days are you generally available for meetings?*
  • Which times of day work best for you?*
  • Preferred meeting format*
  • Approximate hours per month you can dedicate to a team or committee*
  • Willingness to travel for meetings*

  • LEADERSHIP INTERESTS

    Share where you feel drawn to serve and what experience you bring. This helps us see where your passions might intersect with Conference needs.
  • Areas of ministry you are most interested in serving*

  • YOUR PREFERRED WORK TYPE

    This section looks at the kinds of work that energize you and the kinds that drain you, so we can place you in roles where you thrive. For each statement, choose the response that best describes you, from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Answer based on what is most true of you, not what you think should be true.
  • I find myself thinking about big questions related to our purpose or mission.*
  • I enjoy creating brand-new ideas, programs, or solutions from scratch.*
  • I can usually tell whether an idea is good or not, even without a lot of data.*
  • I love getting people excited about a vision or idea.*
  • I love coming alongside others to help them succeed.*
  • I get satisfaction from pushing a project all the way to completion.*
  • I enjoy pondering possibilities even when no decision is required yet.*
  • People come to me when they need a fresh approach to a challenge.*
  • People trust my gut instincts about people, plans, and decisions.*
  • I am energized by motivating others to take a next step.*
  • I am quick to offer help when I see a need.*
  • I am driven by results and seeing things finished well.*
  • I notice when something feels off, even if I cannot immediately explain why.*
  • I love the blank canvas of a problem that has never been solved before.*
  • I notice patterns that connect seemingly unrelated information.*
  • I am willing to push people past hesitation and into action.*
  • I find joy in supporting someone else's vision or work.*
  • I do not lose focus when the work gets long or repetitive.*
  • I am drawn to ask "why are we doing this?" before jumping to solutions.*
  • I get energy from brainstorming and exploring novel possibilities.*
  • I can quickly sense when a plan or proposal is missing something important.*
  • People follow my lead when I am enthusiastic about something.*
  • People describe me as dependable and ready to pitch in.*
  • I am the one who reminds the team about deadlines and follow-through.*
  • I love sitting with open-ended questions and turning them over in my mind.*
  • I would rather invent something new than improve something existing.*
  • I am a sounding board others rely on for good judgment.*
  • I instinctively recruit and rally people around a cause.*
  • I get energy from removing obstacles so others can flourish.*
  • I do not consider something done until it is truly done.*
  • I often raise the questions others have not yet thought to ask.*
  • I am at my best when invited to imagine what could be.*
  • I have a strong instinct for what will and will not work.*
  • I enjoy being the spark that gets a group moving.*
  • I prefer assisting the leader rather than being out front.*
  • I love crossing the finish line on a hard project.*

  • YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

    This assessment helps surface how the Holy Spirit has uniquely equipped you to build up the Body of Christ. For each statement, choose the response that best describes you, from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Answer based on your actual experience and what others have affirmed in you, not what you wish were true.
  • I enjoy organizing people, tasks, and resources to achieve a clear goal.*
  • I feel called to plant new ministries, churches, or initiatives.*
  • I can sense when something is true or false in spiritual matters.*
  • I find joy in encouraging believers to grow in their faith.*
  • I love sharing the good news of Jesus with people who do not yet know Him.*
  • I trust God to do what seems impossible.*
  • I love giving generously to support God's work and people in need.*
  • I love welcoming people, especially strangers, into my home or church.*
  • I feel deeply called to pray for others, often for long periods.*
  • I love studying Scripture and Christian theology in depth.*
  • I am able to cast vision and rally people toward a shared goal.*
  • I feel deep compassion for people who are hurting or marginalized.*
  • I am drawn to walk alongside a small group of believers over time.*
  • I feel a strong call to speak God's truth, even when it is difficult.*
  • I love studying Scripture and helping others understand it clearly.*
  • People come to me for counsel when they face difficult decisions.*
  • I have prayed for someone to be healed and seen God work in tangible ways.*
  • I am gifted in leading others into worship through music or song.*
  • I have practical or artistic skills that I love to use for Kingdom-building work.*
  • I am good at developing systems and processes that help a ministry run smoothly.*
  • I am energized by starting things in places where the gospel is not yet known.*
  • I enjoy doing behind-the-scenes work that supports the ministry.*
  • I am able to identify whether teaching aligns with Scripture or not.*
  • People often tell me my words have lifted them up at the right moment.*
  • I see opportunities in everyday conversations to point others to Christ.*
  • I keep believing God's promises even when circumstances are difficult.*
  • I look for opportunities to give above and beyond what is expected.*
  • I am quick to volunteer for practical tasks that need to be done.*
  • I make people feel comfortable, valued, and at ease.*
  • I sense leadings from the Holy Spirit about who or what to pray for.*
  • I retain and recall biblical truth in ways that help others learn.*
  • People naturally look to me to lead a group or project.*
  • I am drawn to come alongside the sick, grieving, lonely, or struggling.*
  • I love caring for people's spiritual growth and well-being.*
  • I am willing to confront sin or call people to repentance in love.*
  • People tell me my teaching helps complex things make sense.*
  • I am able to apply biblical truth to real-life situations in helpful ways.*
  • I feel led to pray for physical, emotional, or spiritual healing.*
  • I sense God's presence strongly when leading or participating in worship.*
  • I find joy in creating, building, or fixing things for the local church.*
  • I notice when something needs to be coordinated and naturally step in to organize it.*
  • I am willing to be sent into unfamiliar contexts to share the gospel.*
  • People come to me when they need help discerning God's voice in a situation.*
  • I am drawn to come alongside people who are discouraged or struggling.*
  • I feel a deep burden for people who are far from God.*
  • Others draw courage from my confidence in what God will do.*
  • I find joy when my resources help advance Kingdom-building work.*
  • I find satisfaction in serving others without needing recognition.*
  • I see hospitality as a form of ministry, not just entertaining.*
  • People ask me to pray because they know I take it seriously.*
  • I am drawn to dig into Scripture to understand it accurately.*
  • I am energized by leading others toward Kingdom-building outcomes.*
  • I am moved to act when I see suffering, even if it is uncomfortable.*
  • I notice when someone is drifting and naturally check in on them.*
  • I sense when God wants something specific declared in a moment.*
  • I am energized when teaching the Bible or a faith topic to others.*
  • I have a knack for helping others see a wise next step.*
  • I sense God's invitation to participate in His healing work.*
  • People are drawn into deeper worship through my musical or artistic offering.*
  • I see what I make with my hands as an offering to God.*

  • YOUR LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

    This assessment describes how you naturally approach problems, people, pace, and procedures — which helps teams understand how you communicate and make decisions. For each statement, choose the response that best describes you, from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Answer based on how you actually tend to operate, not how you behave when you are putting in extra effort.
  • I make decisions quickly and confidently, even with limited information.*
  • I am energized by being around people and meeting new ones.*
  • I am patient and steady, even under pressure.*
  • I value accuracy and double-check my work for mistakes.*
  • I am comfortable taking charge in a group setting.*
  • I am naturally enthusiastic and optimistic in groups.*
  • I prefer working in cooperative, harmonious environments.*
  • I like to gather data and think carefully before deciding.*
  • I am willing to push past obstacles to get results.*
  • I enjoy persuading others toward a point of view.*
  • I value loyalty and long-term relationships.*
  • I prefer detailed plans and clear expectations.*
  • I prefer to lead rather than follow.*
  • I tend to think out loud and process ideas verbally.*
  • I am a calm and steady presence in a crisis.*
  • I notice errors and inconsistencies others might miss.*
  • I focus on the bottom line and getting things done.*
  • I am usually the one bringing energy and humor to a room.*
  • I prefer gradual change rather than sudden change.*
  • I follow rules and procedures carefully.*
  • I am direct and tell people what I think.*
  • I make decisions based on what feels right and what others think.*
  • I am a good listener and people open up to me.*
  • I prefer high-quality work even if it takes longer.*
  • I thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments.*
  • I am quick to make friends and build relationships.*
  • I prefer to support a leader rather than be the leader.*
  • I am cautious before committing to something new.*

  • YOUR LEADERSHIP WORKING STYLE

    This final assessment looks at how you balance task and relationship in a group setting. For each statement, choose the response that best describes you, from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Answer based on your most natural tendencies, not who you wish you were.
  • I focus on results and getting things done quickly.*
  • I bring enthusiasm and energy to the people around me.*
  • I prioritize harmony and good relationships in a group.*
  • I gather information thoroughly before deciding.*
  • I am direct and to-the-point in conversations.*
  • I share my feelings and opinions openly.*
  • I am sensitive to other people's feelings and needs.*
  • I prefer accuracy over speed.*
  • I make decisions decisively, even with limited input.*
  • I am persuasive when I care about an idea.*
  • I prefer working in supportive, cooperative environments.*
  • I am reserved and think carefully before speaking.*
  • I push for action when others are still deliberating.*
  • I love being in the spotlight and presenting ideas.*
  • I take time to build trust before making decisions.*
  • I prefer to work independently with focused attention.*
  • I prefer efficient, focused meetings over relational ones.*
  • I think out loud and process verbally with others.*
  • I am a careful listener who avoids interrupting.*
  • I value logic, data, and clear reasoning.*
  • I am willing to make unpopular decisions when needed.*
  • I am animated and expressive in my body language.*
  • I tend to ask others' opinions before sharing my own.*
  • I am cautious about commitments until I have studied the details.*
  • I am comfortable challenging others' ideas directly.*
  • I am drawn to big-picture vision and possibilities.*
  • I am uncomfortable with conflict and try to smooth it over.*
  • I am uncomfortable with vague or emotional decision-making.*
  • I value competence and results over warmth and relationships.*
  • I am quick to take action on a new idea.*
  • I value loyalty and dependability in relationships.*
  • I prefer well-organized, predictable environments.*

  • Thank you for completing the Leadership Discovery Tool. Your prayerful and honest responses will help us walk alongside you as we discern the next faithful step in how God is calling you to serve. We are grateful for your willingness to be considered for Kingdom-building work across the Conference.

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