Searching for a Pastor the Presbyterian Way

This practical manual is a step-by-step guide for pulpit nominating committees in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In several brief chapters, Dean Foose tells committees how to get organized, how to compose the congregational information materials, how to compile a list of candidates, what kinds of questions to ask in an interview, and other essential tips and tactics for finding the right pastor.

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

xi

What Lies Ahead?

1

(9)

``Decently and in Order'': Calling Pastoral Leadership the Presbyterian Way

10

(11)

Getting Organized

21

(10)

Remembering Your Story

31

(12)

Going Fishing: Net-Working for Candidates

43

(12)

It's Time to Talk: Insights on Interviewing

55

(21)

The Big Decision

76

(7)

Closure

83

(30)

Appendixes

A. Important Book of Order Procedures for a PNC or APNC

88

(8)

B. Sample Congregational Reports and Action Plan

96

(4)

C. Soul Food: Readings and Hymns to Guide and Sustain Your Work

100

(2)

D. Sample Congregational Survey

102

(1)

E. Sample Acknowledgment and Rejection Letters

103

(2)

F. Basic Types of Interview Questions

105

(2)

G. Sample Evaluation Form for a Church Visit

107

(1)

H. Sample Sermon Evaluation Forms

108

(3)

I. Questions a Candidate May Ask

111

(2)

Bibliography

113

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Searching for a Pastor the Presbyterian Way

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