Pastor Search Helps
Guiding a church in the search for a new pastor is a grave responsibility. Whether it be a pulpit committee, a group of elders, a deacon board or a church council the trust committed to them must not be underestimated. The search team has a dual obligation. They must find Biblically sound pastoral candidates to present to the church and they must do so in a way that helps preserve the health of the church.
The pastor search is about more than finding a person willing to stand in the pulpit every Sunday. The pastor of the church is a shepherd of God’s flock, an overseer of church affairs, an example of Christian living, a teacher of Biblical truth and a guard over men’s souls. The Biblical qualifications of a pastor must be most important. Care needs to be taken to ensure a pastoral candidate shares the church’s doctrinal commitments and ministry philosophies but, above all else, a prospective pastor must line up with God’s standards.
Even in the best of circumstances the move from one pastor to another will be a time of uncertainty and challenge in the church. By working together with grace, humility, faith and purpose the search committee can bring needed stability during a time of unrest. By leading well you have the opportunity to secure lasting good for your congregation.
Having led multiple churches through this process I have put together the tools on this page to aid other churches looking for a pastor. The links below provide guides for every step of the way, from forming a pulpit committee to installing a new a pastor, that can be tailored to meet the needs of your church. Body Builders Ministry is available to assist you in this process. For further information please contact me.
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