EP 175 – 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK AS YOU INTERVIEW WITH A CHURCH
The guys are back with another “Dome” edition of the Bootcamp from their time teaching the Dmin seminar at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, SWBTS. Last EP they spoke about the impact of forced terminations on the church and pastor and this week they pivot by suggesting a list of questions for a potential Pastor to ask of a search committee who is inviting you to candidate with their congregation.
- What are your expectations for me (as your pastor) and my family?
- What do you believe are the marks of a healthy church? And this follow up: how healthy is this church?
- Why did the previous pastor (or pastors) leave? Consider contacting the previous pastors.
- What is the community like around the church? How many members of this church live in this community?
- What are the greatest joys and frustrations here at the church?
- How is the Pastor’s wife viewed?
- If I am being successful as your Pastor what am I doing?
- How much will I be paid? How will increases be handled?
- If you have concerns with me, my leadership, preaching etc. how will you let me know?
- What do you expect your former pastors will tell me when I contact them about their time with you here?
Resource: the Fourfold Panorama EP with Keelan Cook and Resource Document
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