The Search

Thoughts for Churches Considering a Preacher

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The Search — Who Searches?

Search Training

Checking References

Reference Form, PDF

Reference Form, Word

Preacher Interview 1

Preacher Interview 2

Check Facebook and Twitter When Selecting Your Next Preacher (Church)

Preacher Suggestion Form

Church-Preacher Agreements

Preacher Interview Summary

Preacher Interview Chart

Barber’s Bullets for the Preacher Search

5 Reasons We Search with Our Eyes Closed

The interview questions may not be adequate for your situation. Delete questions you don’t need and add questions you think will be helpful.

Thoughts for Preachers Considering a Church

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Questions for Elders

Staff Interview

Will You Fit this Church?

How Were You Approached?

Check Facebook and Twitter When Selecting Your Next Church (Preacher)

Former Preacher Interview

Checking Church References

What Are The Church’s Expectations for Their Next Preacher?

5 Reasons We Search with Our Eyes Closed

Questions to Ask the Search Committee and Elders

The interview questions may not be adequate for your situation. Delete questions you don’t need and add questions you think will be helpful.

You can find additional suggestions in these books I recommend:

The Search Committee Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring Your Next Minister, by Don Viar

When to Leave…Before You Go: 2 Books for Pastors in Transition, by Wade Hodges

Between Preachers: You Can Grow Through Interim Ministry, by Jerrie Barber