The Calumet Index
A decision ledger,
not a score.
A start-to-close record of what changed in the work. Each lane names an observable practice and the decisions or handoffs that show it held.
Illustrative example · Invented dates and scenarios · Not a client result
Decision rightsWho gets to decide?View evidence
Start
Not observed
Mar 02 · Routine ministry decisions return to the pastor.
Practice
Attempted
Apr 13 · Ministry leaders agree who decides and when to involve the pastor.
Close
Repeated
May 25 · Two routine ministry decisions stay with their agreed owners.
HandoffsWhat moves without return?View evidence
Start
Not observed
Mar 02 · A ministry task is delegated, but the pastor still finishes it.
Practice
Attempted
Apr 13 · The ministry owner, commitment, and check-in are agreed.
Close
Repeated
May 25 · Two ministry commitments are completed without the pastor taking over.
The standardHow is quality held?View evidence
Start
Not observed
Mar 02 · Expectations for care and follow-through stay in the pastor’s head.
Practice
Attempted
Apr 13 · Leaders agree what responsible care and follow-through require.
Close
Repeated
May 25 · Ministry leaders check their commitments against the agreed standard.
CapacityWhat can the leader stop carrying?View evidence
Start
Not observed
Mar 02 · Every request for care lands on the pastor.
Practice
Attempted
Apr 13 · Care responsibilities, availability, and urgent needs are agreed.
Close
Repeated
May 25 · Care is shared and agreed boundaries hold; urgent needs reach the pastor.
Marks describe observed practice, not the person.
What moved
Ministry decisions and commitments stayed with their agreed owners. Care was shared within clear boundaries, with dated observations of what held.
What remains
Test the agreements when a difficult pastoral need stretches capacity. Record where care, boundaries, or shared responsibility still need attention.