Help people in their spiritual life.

Help people understand and act upon issues of social justice.

Provide care and nurture.

Be active in visitation of members and non-members.

Be effective in working with children.

Community building skills.

Help members develop their leadership abilities and skills for ministry.

Be an effective administrator.

Be an effective communicator.

Be an effective teacher.

Encourage support of the Church's wider mission.

Work to develop stewardship growth in the congregation.

Be active in ecumenical relationships.

Be effective in working with youth.

Organize people for community action.

Be skilled in planning and leading programs.

Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the Lutheran Church.

Understand and interpret the mission of the Church from a global perspective.

Deal effectively with conflict.

Bring joy and humor to relationships.

Ability to share leadership and work in a team.

Bring creativity and innovation to ministry tasks.

Ability to use technology and media.

Appreciate cultural diversity in language and customs.

Have talent in the areas of music, arts, and writing.