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.
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.
How to Ask Better Questions When Interviewing Pastor Candidates
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.
Should Our Interim Pastor Become a Candidate for our Church’s Vacant Pastor Position?
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.
6 Commitments Every Church Member Should Make When There Is No Pastor
How the church should act during the search.
The Small Church Pastor Search
Searching for a new pastor in a small church is different than larger churches. This post highlights the unique characteristics of the small church pastor search and offers tips for Pastor Search Committees.
5 Rules of Communication for Pastor Search Committees
It is imperative that the Pastor Search Committee communicate effectively with their congregation and potential pastor candidates. This post explains 5 rules of communication for Pastor Search Committees.
When the Pastor Search Committee Feels Stuck
It's common for Pastor Search Committees to feel "stuck" - that they are out of options and can't identify a clear path forward. This post offers 9 suggestions for how Pastor Search Committees can get unstuck.
Watch Out for These Red Flags When Talking with a Pastor Search Committee
This post describes 9 red flags pastor candidates may encounter when talking with a Pastor Search Committee as well as suggested next steps.
Look Out for These Red Flags When Searching for a New Pastor
Here are 9 of the most common red flags that Pastor Search Committees may encounter during their search for a new pastor.
The Pastor Search Pendulum Swing
Pastor Search Committees often search for new pastors in response to perceived weaknesses in their previous pastors. This post warns against swinging the pendulum too far in the opposite direction.