One of the most critical times in the life of the church is when there is a change in leadership. Check out these resources for each group involved in the transition.
Resources for the Church:
- The Church During the Search: Honoring Christ While You Wait For Your Next Pastor (book)
- Why I Wrote a Book for the Church During the Search
- When a Pastor Resigns: 5 Common Ways Church Members Respond
- 5 Phases of a Pastor Search
- 6 Commitments Every Church Member Should Make When There’s No Pastor
- 4 Ways to Pray During a Pastor Search
- How to Fill the Pulpit During Your Interim Without Splitting Your Church
- The Small Church Pastor Search
- 7 Ways to Help Your New Pastor’s Family Transition to Your Community
Resources for the Pastor Search Committee:
- Pastor Search Survey Results
- How to Form a Pastor Search Committee
- Top 5 Traits of Effective Pastor Search Committees
- Avoid These 7 Individuals When Forming Your Pastor Search Committee
- Look Out for These Red Flags When Searching for a New Pastor
- 5 Rules of Communication for Pastor Search Committees
- How to Ask Better Questions When Interviewing Pastor Candidates
- The Pastor Search Pendulum Swing
- When the Pastor Search Committee Feels Stuck
- Should our Pastor Search Committee Use a Congregational Survey?
Resources for Ministers:
- 5 Steps to Take When Considering if God is Calling You to a New Ministry Assignment
- Watch Out for These Red Flags When Talking with a Pastor Search Committee
Resources for Interim Pastors:
Resources for Denominational Workers/Consultants:
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