7 Points for Pastoral Interviews

By Doug Bing

In the old days pastoral placement was a top-down operation. Decisions were made in personnel committee meetings and announced to the pastor over the phone or at camp meeting. The first time the local congregation met their new pastor would be the Sabbath the conference official showed up to make a formal introduction.

 

Obviously things have changed! While every conference has their own process, most pastoral placement protocols provide for an interview between the pastor candidate and the search committee. Here are seven things I think will help you to interview well: 
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Strategies for a Successful Interview

Application: The Often Forgotten Part of the Sermon

By Nikolaus Satelmajer

The sermon was about Daniel, the well-known Old Testament prophet. The preacher listed Daniel's positive character traits and then told the congregation that they should live just as Daniel lived. Sermon done.

 

Another preacher focused on Jesus and individuals who were in conflict with Him, such as teachers of the law, who did not accept Jesus because He did not meet their expectations. The preacher told the audience that we should not be like those who did not accept Jesus. Sermon done
 
 
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Ideas, Events, Resources, Announcements

Roger Hernandez, ministerial director for the Southern Union Conference, offers some friendly advice on How to Kill Your Job Interview in Four Easy Ways.

 

The United Methodist Church is offering a free webinar - Pastors: Making a Good Move on Tuesday evening, April 22, 2014, at 6:30 pm CDT. This webinar is for pastors moving to a new appointment. It includes ways to say good-bye to the current congregation and hello to a new place and new people. This webinar will provide tips and advice from several sources for this change which impacts your well-being, your family and friends.

 

Chip Dizzard is offering a free Podcasting for Pastors webinar on Thursday, April 24.  The webinar can be viewed at 4:00, 7:00, or 10:00 pm Eastern Time.  

   

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