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Practical Ethics in the Search Process
Both candidates and churches only occasionally in life find themselves actively in the search for God’s will for the next place...

Serving as a Second Man
Almost everyone gets started in church ministry by serving as a staff assistant under a senior pastor. That’s the way it should...

God Places Pastors
How does God make His will and choice of a new pastor known to a church? Paul passionately addresses the Ephesian elders in Acts...

The Pastoral Search
It may have been a long time since your church needed to search for a new pastor. Some lay leaders may have never been part of a...

A Portrait of the Pastor's Qualifications
I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9 God’s goal for His church is maturity in Christ both in belief and behavior (Ephesians 4:11-16)....

Effective Senior Pastor Transitions: A Brief Overview of Orderly Transition Options
Every church faces a season when the senior pastor leadership changes. The causes and circumstances vary from retirement,...

Evaluating Prospective Pastoral Candidates: Practical Advice
Character Consistent Christlike character is essential for ministry effectiveness. The qualifications for the pastor in 1...