The Alban Guide to the Pastoral Search Process

About this book

Pastoral search teams for congregations in all denominations will find a wealth of information and ideas in The Alban Institutes new guide to the complex task of finding a new pastor. Every step is detailed: forming the search team keeping the congregation informed conducting a congregation self-study communicating with candidates developing selection criteria conducting interviews managing the call process and arranging for a smooth transition. Sample letters forms and other tools are provided for use in major aspects of the search process.