This post explains why Pastoral Staff Members should be allowed to serve on a Pastor Search Committee in most situations - but not all!
Category: Pastor Search
Sooner or later, every church will face a transition in leadership. These posts are designed to assist churches during this season of transition.
5 Books To Read When Searching for a Pastor
If your church is searching for a new pastor, here are 5 book recommendations that will be helpful for your Pastor Search Committee during this season of transition.
9 Tips for Announcing Your Pastor Search Team’s Recommendation
The Pastor Search Team's method and manner of presenting a recommended candidate is more important than you realize. This post offers 9 tips for how to effectively make the announcement to your church.
15 Questions Every Pastor Search Committee Should Ask During the Initial Interview
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 Overlooked Ministry of the Interim Pastor
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.
5 Tips When Listing an Open Pastor Position
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.
Don’t Make This Mistake if You Serve on a Pastor Search Committee
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.
What Expectations Should Our Church Have for Our Interim Pastor?
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.
The Empty Pulpit and the Empty Tomb
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 our Pastor Search Committee Use a Congregational Survey?
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.