Diagnostic Before filling out the form below, please review the instructions here. You can also download a pdf of the diagnostic here: PDF Download. Church Diagnostic: Click "Next" to begin... Do I depend on my personal observations in order to gather information about what's occurring around the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I rely more on my intuition and hunches in order to form impressions about what’s going on around the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None In church presentations do I prefer simple ways of speaking and writing—the more specific and down-to-earth the better? 1 2 3 4 5 None In church presentations do I like people to use images and concepts to engage my imagination? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I an observer of tradition in the church, one who does not easily break with custom? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I break with tradition whenever it seems restrictive for the church and lay aside customs that seem too cumbersome for a new situation? 1 2 3 4 5 None In church meetings, does the here and now hold my attention? 1 2 3 4 5 None In church meetings, am I interested in what could be so that future possibilities occupy my thoughts? 1 2 3 4 5 None In church meetings, do I usually “see the trees before the forest”? (i.e., details before the big picture) 1 2 3 4 5 None In church meetings, do I often “see the forest before I see the trees”? (i.e., big picture before the details) 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I a practical sort of person with a common sense approach to ministry? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I more original and inventive with a creative approach to ministry? 1 2 3 4 5 None If someone hangs a new picture or puts a new plant on a table in the church building, will I usually notice it? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I often more unobservant of things in the buildings and objects placed on the grounds of the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I a steady, dependable kind of person who can be counted on to be consistent in my work in the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I tend to work by inspiration regarding my work in the church and find that when my understanding of the purpose for a task fades, so does my interest? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I generally make my decisions about church matters on the basis of an objective analysis of the issues—weighing the pros and cons of the situation? 1 2 3 4 5 None Regardless of a pros and cons analysis, do I base my conclusions on what is important and valuable to me and the people of the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Can I usually continue on with my work and ministry in the church, regardless of relational harmony? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I find that harmonious relationships are essential in order for me to function effectively in church situations? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my church activities, does offering analytical perspectives come more naturally for me than speaking a word of approval? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my church activities, am I more apt to offer an approving word than an analytical perspective? 1 2 3 4 5 None When forced to choose in my church interactions, do I place straightforwardness above tactfulness? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my church interactions do I normally place tactfulness ahead of straightforwardness? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I find that my contribution to the church’s ministry often lies in my ability to help people see things impartially? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I find my contribution to the church usually flows from my ability to empathize and to help others stay mindful of what’s best for people? 1 2 3 4 5 None In conversations at church, am I more concise and to the point than expressive and expansive? 1 2 3 4 5 None In conversations at church, am I more expressive and expansive than concise and to the point? 1 2 3 4 5 None Regarding church matters, do I believe I am more likely to make the right decision if I go with my rational head rather than my empathetic heart? 1 2 3 4 5 None Regarding church matters, do I believe I am more likely to make the right decision if I go with my empathetic heart rather than my rational head? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I more task-oriented in my involvement at church, with a greater interest in the job being accomplished? 1 2 3 4 5 None Am I more personal in my involvement at church, with greater interest in people being served? 1 2 3 4 5 None At church do I prefer to plan my work and then work my plan? 1 2 3 4 5 None At church do I tend to be more relaxed in developing and accomplishing plans? 1 2 3 4 5 None Does my service offered to the church usually come from being systematic, orderly, proactive and decisive? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I more often exhibit spontaneity, open mindedness, tolerance and adaptability in my service to the church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I like to bring my church programs and projects to completion and finish one task before starting another? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I like the feeling of getting new things started at church and having many projects going at the same time? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my work at church do I like to get the information I need quickly for decision-making and bring things to a conclusion in a rapid manner? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my work at church is it a higher priority for me to wait to be sure I’ve gathered sufficient information to make the best decision possible? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I like to set standard operating procedures and routines for accomplishing my tasks at church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I prefer to try out new and fresh ways of doing recurring tasks at church so things don't get into a rut? 1 2 3 4 5 None Would the phrase "a place for everything and everything in its place" be descriptive of my approach to church ministry? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I prefer to leave my schedule open so I can respond to new opportunities and changing events at church? 1 2 3 4 5 None Is it unsettling for me to keep church matters up in the air and undecided? 1 2 3 4 5 None Do I prefer to keep options open at church so we don't rush into a decision and miss what’s best? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my church work do I consider it preferable to be too task-oriented than be too casual? 1 2 3 4 5 None In my church work do I consider it preferable to be too casual than to be too task-oriented? 1 2 3 4 5 None Be sure to click Submit Quiz to see your results! 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