Resources for Search Committees
à JUST RELEASED – WORKBOOK FOR SEARCH COMMITTEES! This workbook interactively coaches search committees through the search process for pastors and ministry associates. The workbook challenges search committees to think Biblically, to engage in self-critique, and to engage candidates in a thorough process designed to lead the search committee to the best selection of a pastor or ministry associate. Extensive interactive checklists are used throughout the workbook, including for use in critiquing candidate profiles (70 evaluation items), interviews, compensation packages, and a checklist of over 60 questions to use when critiquing your own church. It is designed to be used both as a companion to the book, Charting the Course – The Pastoral Search Process, and as a stand-alone resource. Please click here for more information on the Workbook for Search Committees.
à Charting the Course – The Pastoral Search Process. This is the most comprehensive volume available on the pastoral search process. After reading this volume you will know what to look for in a candidate and you will have strategies to employ when thinking about your church. Please click here for more information on Charting the Course.
à The CompassDynamics ™ Matrix Phase I – a comprehensive approach to church assessment for pastoral search committees, pulpit committees and churches. To read more about Matrix Phase I please click on this link
à The CompassDynamics ™ Matrix Phase II – an in-depth exploration of the trajectory of your church and of the possibilities for the future. To read more about Matrix Phase II please click on this link
à Candidate Advertising Copy – based on your church profile and other screening questions, we will develop advertising copy designed to attract desirable candidates and to screen out candidates that would not be a good fit for your church.
à Candidate Questionnaire – based on your church profile and an interview with your search committee, or its designated representative – we will develop a questionnaire to use for candidate follow-up. The purpose of this tool is to clarify elements important to your church.
à Candidate Profile Screening – we will review submissions, provide comments and categorize the candidates according to your church profile.
à Pastoral associates/church staff analysis. This is a review of current ministry staff, including their roles, goals and existing staff “culture.”
à Interim-pastoral assistance – an interim pastor should be an intentional pastor with a specific role and specific goals. We can assist you (and your interim pastor) in defining the role and goals necessary to promote the health of your church.
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