{"id":2533,"date":"2015-07-27T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T12:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:58:45","slug":"staff-evaluations-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainchurchleaders.com\/practicum\/staff-evaluations-goals.htm","title":{"rendered":"Staff Evaluations: Goals Based on God’s Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

Change is possible<\/a> when people understand the availability of God’s power to reach goals established through staff evaluations and then tap into that power.<\/p>\n

Paul had just made an assessment, of sorts, of the church at Thessalonica, when writing,<\/p>\n

With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 1:11-12)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While his words did not grow out of a staff evaluation, there are some helpful points for us to remember when doing staff evaluations to keep goals for growth and change based on God’s power.<\/p>\n

Key Phrase for Setting Goals in a Staff Evaluation<\/h2>\n

“and that by his power he may bring to fruition” –<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Effective ministry is evidenced in the fruit that is born. We must remember Jesus’ words about how we are able to bear fruit (Jn. 15) by abiding in Him … getting our sustenance and strength from that which He provides.<\/p>\n

Are you emphasizing the Real Source of effective ministry? Are you getting beyond a look at the tasks they are doing to their walk with the Lord? Are you helping them learn to abide in Him so they can bear fruit? If so, the potential for what can happen in and through this person is unlimited.<\/p>\n

\"Steering<\/a>The Steering the Church Toward God’s Power Leadership Guide<\/strong><\/a> looks at seven more phrases in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2 in regard to goal-setting in staff evaluations and God’s power, emphasizing that change is possible. This resource also looks at 24 other tasks a leader must accomplish or oversee.<\/p>\n

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For More, Go To:\u00a0Church Ministry Staffing Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

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