2. The Purpose of this Rubric
This tool gives pastors and lay leaders a simple, consistent framework for evaluating how well their ministry reflects the church's stated commitments. It is designed with three convictions in mind:
- A spectrum is expected. No ministry scores a 5 across the board. The rubric is a conversation tool, not a report card.
- Notes matter as much as scores. The narrative behind each score is what equips leadership to make wise decisions about support, resources, and direction.
- Budget alignment is spiritual. Where a ministry spends its resources reveals its actual priorities. The rubric includes budget criteria to surface that honestly.
The rubric covers 18 criteria across five areas: Mission, Values, Strategy, Vision, and Budget. Each criterion is scored on a 1–5 scale with a notes field for context.No ministry scores a 5 across the board. The rubric is a conversation tool, not a report card.