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The new form was created Spring 2025 with instructions. 2026 Assessment forms will be available March 2026 to be completed and returned to your district office by May 15. The church will submit only one form with input from both the S/PPRC and pastor/lay minister/deacon. For churches with more than one pastor, please fill out a form for each pastor, knowing that some information will be the same on each form related to the congregational assessment. Refer to the instructions page for more details.
The forms may be also used in interviews with DCOOM or BOOM throughout the year. If you have questions, contact your district office.
Please read and follow the instructions carefully. This form is to be used for all statuses (e.g., elder, deacon, local pastor, CLM, DSA) and that the Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and pastoral/ministerial leader are to complete one form together. The Greatness Profiles chart is a resource for responding to the vitality questions.
Recommendation forms are now available to be completed by the Pastor and SPRC. Both forms are to be completed, signed, and emailed to your district office by December 1st.
If you have questions or need printed versions of these documents, contact your district administrator.
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