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LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW TEMPLATE
https://www.biblestudytools.com/blogs/philip-nation/21-questions-to-ask-other-leaders.html
The following questions can form the foundation for the types of questions you will ask a
ministry leader during your interview. You do not need to ask all these questions and you’re
welcome to add your own. This serves as a springboard for the type of information you will want
to glean during your interview.
1. What book has had the greatest impact on your understanding of leadership?
2. What are the most important “nuts and bolts” lessons that you can give me?
3. What are your reading habits?
4. What blogs do you read on a regular basis?
5. Who are the historical figures who have influenced you the most?
6. What other arenas of leadership to look to learn from?
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7. Tell me about the pieces of technology, apps, and software that help you the most.
8. Did anyone put you through an intentional plan for leadership development? What was the
plan?
8. Do you have a plan to intentionally develop yourself as a leader?
9. Do you have a plan to intentionally develop others into leaders?
10. How do you separate yourself effectively from work to rest?
11. What are your main goals in leadership?
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12. Describe your process for developing a vision and mission for your organization.
13. What is your daily schedule of work?
14. How do you design and hold a great meeting?
15. Do brainstorming meetings really work? If so, how do you do one well?
16. What do you do with a team member who has bad chemistry with the rest of the team?
17. What offenses require you to immediately terminate someone’s employment?
19. What are the best hiring practices and processes you’ve used or seen?
