THIS PHASE IS COMPLETE

• Organize Committee
• Review search steps process and “rules”
• Developing and Adopting Committee  Guidelines
• Study Church's Constitution and Bylaws
• Adopt a Search Process
• Clarify the Role of the Church Staff
• Develop Communication Guideline
• Solicit  Input From the Congregation
• Congregation Communication
• Community profile
• Develop PSC Budget
• Proposed Pastor-Church Covenant

THIS IS THE CURRENT PHASE OF THE PROCESS

• Deadline set for receiving resumes.
• Gather Prospects
• SCREENING PROSPECTS
• Send a copy of the church profile package before the interview.
• Determine Committee’s choice of which potential candidate(s) to visit (either in his or a neutral pulpit) to hear preaching and observe a worship service.
• Visit Potential Candidate’s Church

• Selection of Candidate
• Send the Candidate a packet of materials that includes:
• Inform the Congregation
• PRESENTING CANDIDATE TO THE CHURCH
• Prospective Pastor’s trial sermon.
• The Vote
• Assist with the transition
• First Year of Service