What the people at Lord of Life are finding is that in unsettled times, when the future is largely unknown, it’s hard to figure out how to be the Body of Christ. They can all pretend that they’re going along with business as usual, but underneath the surface, there is grief and anxiety right alongside hope and anticipation.
Read MoreModels for interim pastor-led ministry often include a transition facilitation team tasked with specific objectives such as tracking progress on interim tasks, coordinating communication with congregation, serving as sounding board for the interim pastor, and unifying various decision making bodies in the church.
Read MoreThoughtful Pastor Nominating Committees and Presbytery Executives will be ready and willing to answer questions along these lines.
Read MorePrior to the interview come to agreement on the type of experience, education, style of leadership, and other key factors you are looking for in candidates. Spelling this out on a rating sheet ahead of time.
Begin the interview by making introductions and opening with prayer.
Questions to consider when conducting an initial interview:
Read MoreAn outline for a Pastor Nominating Committee/PNC commissioning in a worship service:
