My first experience with a Pastor Search Committee felt more like an interrogation than an interview. However, your Search Committee can avoid making your candidates feel the same as I did by asking these 15 questions to ask during the first interview.
The ministry of the Interim Pastor is often overlooked as a viable ministry option, but the Bible offers a different perspective. This post challenges you to consider if God might be calling you to serve as an Interim Pastor.
This post offers 5 tips to help churches and Pastor Search Committees improve your open pastor listing on ministry job sites during the pastor search process.
One of the most common mistakes that Pastor Search Committees make is searching for a pastor that the church wants rather than the one they need. This post explains how you can avoid this mistake.
When a church's Interim Pastor fails to meet expectations, it can cause many unnecessary problems. This post offers practical advice on how to avoid that pain.
For the church without a pastor, the empty tomb can serve as a glorious reminder that brighter days are ahead. This post shares 4 reasons why.
Should your Pastor Search Committee use a survey to ask for church members' opinions regarding characteristics desired in their next pastor? This post weighs the pros and cons and offers tips if you choose to use a survey.
Moving involves a lot of work and a lot of stress. This post lists suggestions for how to ease the burden of moving for your new pastor and his family.
The quality of questions asked by a Pastor Search Committee often determines the quality of the interview. This post offers 5 suggestions for asking better questions.
What happens when the church's Interim Pastor wants to become a candidate for the vacant pastor position? Should he be allowed to do so? This post weighs the pros and cons and provides tips for how a church can reach a decision.
