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.
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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.
7 Ways to Help Your New Pastor’s Family Transition to Your Community
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.
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.
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.