Call Process
The process of calling a pastor is broader than finding an available pastor. During a vacancy a congregation can take the opportunity to identify and evaluate its strengths, weaknesses and vision for ministry. Once that information is gathered a congregation has a better idea of what kind of leadership gifts they need from a pastor. The Mission and Ministry Facilitator, and Circuit Counselor are people from the Presidents Office of the Texas District who are experienced, trained and available to assist.
Calling a Pastor Manual
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- Section I: Contact the District Office for your customized PDF
- Section II: The Pastor Call and the Relationship Between Pastor and People - A Biblical Perspective
- Section III: Glossary of Terms You will Hear and Use
- Section IV: The Steps of Calling a Pastor
- Section V: Building a Relationship Between a Pastor and a Congregation Before and After the Acceptance of a Call
- Appendix A. Sample Resolution for Establishing a Congregation's Call Process
- Appendix B. Pastor Profile Survey
- Appendix C. Doing a Self-Study of Your Congregation's Life, Ministry and Mission
- Appendix D. Special Note to Financially Assisted Congregations
- Appendix E. Nomination Form for Pastoral Call List
- Appendix F. Guidelines for Assisting Congregations in Dealing with Pre-Call Interviews
- Appendix G. District Salary Guidelines
- Appendix H. Sample of Call Service
- Sample of Call Documents