The average pastor search process lasts 12-18 months. This post provides 6 reasons why it takes so long for a church to call a new pastor.
Author: Jason Lowe
Jason Lowe is the East Regional Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, a network of 2,360 churches seeking to reach Kentucky and the world for Christ. He is a 2001 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and earned his Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2011.
Lowe has recently authored his first book, The Church During the Search: Honoring Christ While You Wait For Your Next Pastor. He also served as a contributor in The Baptist Association: Assisting Churches, Advancing the Gospel, edited by Ray Gentry.
Lowe and his wife, Brandi, live in Pikeville, KY, and have two sons: Isaiah and Noah. He can be reached at www.JasonALowe.com.
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