Elect Thoughtful People to Serve on the PNC
Effective PNC's are honest. Which means it is vital that congregations elect thoughtful leaders who can answer questions like these:
In your experience, what are the best (and worst) things about this church?
In your opinion, what are the best (and worst) qualities about the former pastor?
What would you say are the most memorable qualities about other former pastors of this church?
Describe the nature of difficult conflicts in the history of the church.
Describe why the previous pastor left. What would he/she say was the greatest challenge in pastoring this church?
Describe the interim season of ministry at this church.
What portion of the church would you say is happy with the Mission Study? What demographic of the church is least happy with the findings in the Mission Study? Why?
How are staffing decisions made in the church? What positions have been recently hired? Which staff positions have made the most enduring impact on the life of this congregation?
If the new pastor wanted to make a change in the worship/education/youth ministry, would that be easy or difficult? What would be the appropriate process to do so, in your opinion?
What is the most contentious congregational meeting or setting you can remember? What was the disagreement about? How was the issue settled?
Describe the relationship of this church with the Presbytery or other mid council body.
Has your church been in the news or done something noteworthy recently?