interview question?

[Jkdbuck76]

There are good handbooks out there for pulpit committees and they have good questions.

One important thing: this book came with a warning---do NOT listen to someone preach UNTIL you've done your due diligence on his personal walk with Christ, his doctrine, etc.

One important question to ask is: Are you a rancher or a cowboy? (do you delegate or do you try to do everything by yourself)

 

[Jkdbuck76]

This most important question flossbling, is not for the candidate, but for the church. What do you believe and what do you expect from a pastor?

If your church statement of belief and pastors job description are not complete then you are not ready to interview a candidate. Once you are simply ask him the same thing and see how they match up. It will quickly be evident which candidates to pursue and which not to waste time on.

Quoted for truth. This!!! ^^^^^^ All of it.

 

[gb93433]

I have learned that when a church wants several page sin writing in answer to their numerous questions I just throw it in the trash. One can easily give them what they want but when questions are asked in person there is much more to see than just words on a page.

 

[LadyEagle]

Does he give permission to run a background check?

If not, don't hire.

Background checks are important, especially in these times, and unfortunately, you can't trust everyone who claims to be a pastor. No matter how stellar the resume or interview answers.

Just a bit of practical advice.

 

[mont974x4]

I have learned that when a church wants several page sin writing in answer to their numerous questions I just throw it in the trash. One can easily give them what they want but when questions are asked in person there is much more to see than just words on a page.

Actually I find the questions to be a good thing. It helps to protect against wasting time and resources. If the candidate makes it far enough those written questions would serve both parties well i future discussions.

 

[SaggyWoman]

What does your wife say about you?

What does your children say about you?

What is your salvation experience? What has God recently done in and through you?