Senior Pastor Search

Step 1 – Onboarding process and getting to know you

• The church will respond to a survey that will be shared with Chemistry Staffing.

• The elders will respond to questions related to Theology, Church Culture, Personality, and skills and abilities.

• This will create what is called the Church Candidate Profile.

 

Step 2 – Church Candidate Profile Created

• Final editing is done with the Elders.

• The final copy of the Church Candidate Profile is approved.

 

Step 3 – Position Goes Live

• Chemistry Staffing begins their marketing effort.

 

Step 4 – Candidate List and Vetting

• Chemistry compiles a list of top candidates.

• A series of interviews are conducted and vetting takes place.

 

Step 5 – Pastor Search Team Formed

• A Pastor Search Team is voted on by the church.

• The  Pastor Search Team prepares to meet with the candidates that Chemistry Staffing will present.

 

Step 6 – Top Candidates Presented

• 3–5 top candidates are presented to us by Chemistry Staffing.

• The Pastor Search Team interviews each of the top three candidates.

 

Step 7 – Top Candidate Selected

• The Pastor Search Team determines during the initial interview process one candidate they want to focus on and agree to pursue this candidate.

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Step 8 – Reference and Background Checks

• Reference and background checks are done on the top candidate.  Leadership and/or personality inventories may be considered to help determine fit.

• During this phase an "under the radar'" visit will be made by the candidate and/or spouse during which time meetings with elders, Deacons and other church leadership will be made.  The Pastor Search Team may also choose to visit the candidate at their current church.

 

Step 9 – Compensation and Presentation Date Set

• The Pastor Search Team agrees on compensation with the candidate.

• A date is set for the candidate to be presented to the church.

 

Step 10 – Candidate Weekend Visit

• The candidate and family come for a weekend to meet the church and teach on a Sunday morning.

• After the Sunday morning service, the church votes on the candidate the Pastor Search Team has recommended.

 

Step 11 – New Pastor Transition

• A date is set for when the candidate will move to our area and begin serving as our new Senior Pastor.

 

Step 12 – Follow-up and Support

• Chemistry will check in with us at 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals to see how things are going.

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