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 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.

 

Step 7 – Top Candidate Selected

• The Pastor Search Team interviews and, after prayer and consideration, determines a top candidate to present to the church.

 

Step 8 – Reference and Background Checks

• Reference and background checks are done on the top candidate.

 

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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