Publisher's Synopsis
The definitive guide for Pastor Search Teams! This resource will guide your team through the important and sometimes overwhelming task of seeking out a new pastor! "This is a practical and extremely helpful tool for any pastor search committee. The authors have given attention to the most important steps for the successful process of calling a pastor. The appendix is loaded with useful tools. Every search team will find great profit in using this tool as a guide." Dr. Anthony L. Jordan, Executive Director-Treasurer, OKC, OK "When asked to write one paragraph about "So You're Looking for a Pastor?" I thought that's easy as I had written several forwards and endorsements over the years for books. But, then I read the book and realized the "So You're Looking for a Pastor?" is filled with so many priceless insights that it was difficult to narrow down what to write. There are many reasons to utilize "So You're Looking For A Pastor?", but if for no other reason the Sample Pastoral Candidate Survey Questions and the comprehensive list of questions at the end of the book are unbelievable. If your leadership team in search of a pastor uses the principles in this book I believe you will choose the right candidate for your next pastor." Jay McSwain, Alpharetta, GA "Churches will benefit from this simple yet detailed Pastor Search guide. I greatly appreciate the focus on prayer found throughout!" Mike Napier, OKC, OK "Every church will face the task of seeking the direction of God in light of the needs of the congregation. Christian leaders deal with their calling in light of God's Kingdom all the time, but how does the local church go about this momentous task? Yes they want God's absolute direction, but how does that reduce to finding the person that will be leading the local church for possibly decades. The following pages are a great guide. The authors speak candidly about the necessities of the God side of the picture... such as focused prayer. However, there is great care given to the individual characteristics of the local expression of God's kingdom and how a group of God-called people can find God's special person for their shepherd. Churches would do well to read these pages and incorporate their wisdom before starting on their very important journey." Gerald Wessels, Peach Tree City, GA "This is a solid book from two solid pastors." Joel Engle, Anchorage, AK "Our pastor of 27 years announced his retirement. We now face the daunting process of replacing this much-loved, well-known Pastor. I am grateful for this wonderful book that will help us navigate the unknown and extremely critical time in the history of our church." Aaron Lynn, Ft. Worth, TX "Chad and Page have completed a tremendous guide for the Pastor Search process. This tool will help the search team, the church and the candidate walk through each step in praying for the will of God and to help the ministry begin and flourish. The entire church can and should embrace the process and contribute in a great way. The tool is Christ centered, concise and will bring the church together." Bill Shiflett, Lenexa, KS ""So You're Looking for a Pastor" is a much-needed book! It is encouragement, instruction, and inspiration in one package. And it is extremely well written. I only wish I had this book years ago as a staff member trying to help Pastor Search Committees walk through the often difficult maze of calling a Pastor to lead the church. There is so much practical advice to help churches make the best staff choice for ministry effectiveness. Page and Chad have been through the process of calling a pastor several times over their many years in the ministry. Therefore, the principles you will discover in the pages of this book have been used, tested and proven to be effective." Dean DeMarra, Defuniak Springs, FL
