In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some helpful questions for pastor search teams.
- “What is your church’s doctrinal statement – and how much attention has your congregation given to understanding and affirming it?”
- “What person is the most powerful member in the church? What group or committee is the most powerful?”
- “When’s the last time your congregation did church discipline – and would you do it again?”
- “How much freedom would I have to hire and fire staff members?”
- “Would you please connect me with your last 2-3 pastors (assuming they’re all available) for a conversation?”
- “What’s the financial condition of the church?”
- “Does the church have business meetings – and if so, what things must they vote on?”
- “Why are you interested in my becoming your pastor?”
- “Would you hire all your current staff again?”
- “What will be the most difficult things a new pastor will have to address in this church?”
- “What have you not told me that you should tell me if you were completely honest?”
- “In your opinion, is your church a church that makes hell shake?”
Resources related to this podcast:
“12 Questions I Might Ask a Pastor Search Team” by Chuck Lawless
