Hiring A Lead Pastor: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Perfect Candidate w/ Dr. Chuck Morris

Modern Church Leader

When it comes to hiring, every church, company, and organization has a different approach to finding the perfect candidate. While there are some similarities between hiring for a secular job and a job in ministry, the overall process typically looks and feels different in the church. As today’s guest describes, “It can be backward from hiring a secular position”.

The process of hiring a pastoral position for your church can be strenuous for not only church staff, but for church members. The future of the community and the purpose of a local church is greatly determined by its senior leadership. Hiring a pastor should not be taken lightly.

As a church leader, it can be difficult to discern the best hiring move for your church’s culture and wellbeing. Thankfully, there are great churches and organizations that have paved the way to simplify the process.

Today’s guest, Dr. Chuck Morris, is here to give us some perspective from the role of Executive Pastor. He shares Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church’s thorough process for making sure their next pastoral candidates are equipped, informed, and properly vetted for success.
In this episode, we will cover…

- Creating an Appropriate Job Description

- Forming a Pastoral Search Committee

-Narrowing Down the Candidates

- The Interview Process

- Offering the Job

By the end of this episode you will learn:

✅ Step-by-Step Hiring Process for a Healthy Staff

✅ Balancing business and spirituality from an Executive Pastor perspective

✅ Must-have qualities of a pastoral candidate

✅ Interview tips and tricks
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