Search Committees
No pastor accepts a call to professional ministry to get rich. But, of course, money pays for life’s necessities and extras, and we need it to live. Part of my work involves overseeing the Terms of Call that spell out what congregations agree to pay their pastors in terms of salary and benefits. I’ve sadly… read more
A few years ago, Pulpit & Pew Research on Pastoral Leadership shared a fascinating report: “What do Lay People Want in Pastors?” Demonstrated competence and religious authenticity. Search committees want pastors who have the ability to do the work required and a genuine religious life that brings together both “head and heart.” Good preacher and… read more