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The Pastoral Search Journey
A Guide to Finding Your Next Pastor
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2010
Summary
Most churches have sought out a new pastor many times, yet search committees often feel as though they are inventing the process from scratch. In The Pastoral Search Journey, John Vonhof provides detailed guidance for search committees to ensure a good match between pastor and congregation. This is Vonhof's third book about the pastoral search -- but the first to discuss interim pastors, transitions between pastors, and the use of the Internet and digital media. Vonhof advises congregational leaders on establishing the search committee; ensuring the congregation is cared for during the pastoral vacancy; conducting the congregational self-study and creating an information packet; finding, communicating with, and interviewing candidates; determining selection criteria as well as evaluating and recommending candidates; managing call negotiations; and finally welcoming the congregation s new pastor. Sample letters, forms, and other tools are provided.
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Copyright year
2010
ISBN-Print
978-1-56699-402-6
ISBN-Online
978-1-56699-666-2
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
168
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Preface No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 4
1. The Pastoral Search Committee No access Pages 5 - 22
2. The Interim Period No access Pages 23 - 28
3. Using the Internet No access Pages 29 - 40
4. Managing the Congregation No access Pages 41 - 46
5. Determining Who You Are No access Pages 47 - 54
6. The Church Information Packet No access Pages 55 - 66
7. Finding Candidates No access Pages 67 - 74
8. Connecting with Pastors No access Pages 75 - 90
9. Managing References, Testing, Interviews, and Red Flags No access Pages 91 - 100
10. Selection Criteria, Evaluation, and Recommendation No access Pages 101 - 112
11. Presenting Your Best Side No access Pages 113 - 122
12. Managing the Call Process No access Pages 123 - 132
13. Managing a Smooth Transition No access Pages 133 - 138
A. Pastoral Search Resources No access
B. Sample Pastoral Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships No access
C. Sample Congregational Survey No access
D. Sample Pastoral Questionnaire No access
E. Sample Letter Introducing Two Candidates to the Congregation No access
F. Sample Addendum to the Letter of Call No access
G. Sample Cover Letter for the Letter of Call No access
