Biblical Leadership Development

The SHEPHERD
Leadership Assessment

A deeply personal tool for Christian leaders — grounded in Scripture, shaped by Jan De Lange's book The SHEPHERD Leadership Model. Assess yourself honestly, invite trusted voices, track your growth year on year.

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Private & secure  ·  Retake each year  ·  360° review built in

SHEPHERD Leadership
S
Spiritual Foundation & Character
The depth of your relationship with God and spiritual maturity
H
Humility & Servant-Heartedness
Your commitment to serving others rather than seeking status or recognition
E
Excellence in Administration & Stewardship
Your ability to organise, manage resources, and lead with operational faithfulness
P
Pastoral Care & Compassion
Your genuine care for people and their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being
H
Holy Living & Integrity
Your consistency of character and moral uprightness in all areas of life
E
Empowerment & Team Development
Your ability to develop, multiply, and release other leaders
R
Reputation & Witness
Your testimony and credibility with both believers and non-believers
D
Discernment & Wisdom
Your ability to make sound, God-honouring decisions with spiritual insight

How it works

Three steps to a clearer picture of your leadership

1. Self-assessment

Answer 80 honest questions across the 8 SHEPHERD dimensions. Takes 30–45 minutes. Rated 1–5 on each statement.

2. Invite your 360

Optionally invite 5–10 trusted people — a spouse, fellow elders, those you lead — to give honest feedback through the same assessment.

3. Track your growth

Get a personalised report, download it as a PDF, and retake the assessment each year to track real growth.

Rooted in Scripture.
Designed for real leaders.

The SHEPHERD model is built entirely on the biblical qualifications for elders in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Unlike personality tools or corporate competency frameworks, it asks the deeper question: Who are you becoming?

Character without competence is well-meaning but ineffective. Competence without character is dangerous. The SHEPHERD model holds both together — because Scripture does.

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." — Proverbs 27:17
Assessment overview
  • 80 questions across 8 dimensions
  • 5-point scale — honest, not flattering
  • 360-degree feedback — shareable links, no login for reviewers
  • Personalised analysis — per dimension, straight from the books
  • Year-over-year tracking — retake annually and see growth
  • Download your report as a PDF

The book behind the assessment

The SHEPHERD Leadership Model

by Jan De Lange

This assessment draws directly from The SHEPHERD Leadership Model — a biblical framework for growing as a shepherd-leader across all eight dimensions. Read it to go deeper into the character and competence Scripture calls leaders to.

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