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BOARDS

Resources

Church boards can find information and helpful resources here to assist in their ministry as Board Members of the local church.

The Process

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A transitional coach is offered to each church in pastoral transition to support, encourage, and assist the search team throughout the pastoral selection.

1

Pastoral Resignation

The Pastor communicates their intentions with board and District Office.

Endings

2

Initial orientation with the transitional coach and set in motion the farewell for outgoing pastor.  During the final service the transitional coach is present for a ceremony of release.

Self Study

3

Foundational to the search process the church begins a self study which outlines history, values, vision, ministry and community dynamics.

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The completed self study will be given to each prospective candidate to prayerfully consider.

4

Establish Search Team

The search team will be put in place who will carry the responsibilities of the search in the local church context.

5

References & Research

The search team will receive resumes and pastoral information forms and begin their research on each candidate. Interviews will then lead toward extending an invitation to a 'call weekend.'

Call Weekend

6

A weekend event is created to give the congregation opportunity to interact with the candidate and family prior to the Sunday business meeting and congregational vote.

7

Induction Service

The transitional coach or district representative will arrange a time to be with the congregation for an official induction of their new lead pastor.