Thoughtful Pastor Nominating Committees and Presbytery Executives will be ready and willing to answer questions along these lines.
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Prior to the interview come to agreement on the type of experience, education, style of leadership, and other key factors you are looking for in candidates. Spelling this out on a rating sheet ahead of time.
Begin the interview by making introductions and opening with prayer.
Questions to consider when conducting an initial interview:
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An outline for a Pastor Nominating Committee/PNC commissioning in a worship service:
- elected members of the Pastor Nominating Committee stand in the front of the sanctuary for commissioning,
- litany and prayer led by the interim pastor,
When considering the best combination of potential leaders to serve on the Pastor Nominating Committee, consider their ability to thoughtfully answer these questions.
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A pre-PNC gathering is an event hosted by the session (or nominating body) for members interested in learning about the role of serving on a Pastor Nominating Committee.
Recommended event guidelines:
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Once the criteria for serving on the Pastor Nominating have established by the nominating body it's time to seek recommendations of individuals to serve on the PNC. Inviting the congregation to make recommendations helps members feel engaged in the process of calling their next pastor. Here's a possible format:
The session is seeking recommendations of individuals to serve in the Pastor Nominating Committee. Here are the criteria:
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