Before You Begin
The essential resource materials listed below are available to guide you in preparation and to help you be more discerning in the search process. We strongly encourage you to access and use these resources. To do so, click here.
* Personnel Basic Profile: This is a suggested introductory profile that provides basic information about a person seeking a ministry
* Positions Basic Profile: This is a suggested introductory profile that provides basic information about a ministry seeking personnel.
* Personnel Detailed Profile: This is suggested comprehensive detailed resume about a person seeking a ministry.
* Positions Detailed Profile: This is a suggested comprehensive detailed profile about a ministry seeking personnel.
* Developing A Biblical Philosophy of Ministry: A biblical philosophy of ministry is a set of non-negotiable, biblical principles that guides all the choices and decisions in your ministry. Your philosophy of ministry should be drawn from a careful investigation of both the explicit teaching of Scripture and any implicit methodologies which can be gleaned from seeing how ministry occurred in the early Church. When you are able to define your philosophy of ministry in this crucial way, you will not only know why you do what you do, but how to actually do it.
* Searching for a Flock: This is a unique handbook for a pastor or minister seeking a position with a church. Learn how to save time in qualifying and finding a responsive church. Following the guidelines in this handbook will provide an orderly and thorough process you can use with confidence.
* Searching for a Shepherd: This is an innovative how-to manual for the church seeking a pastor or other personnel. Learn how to save hours in screening and selecting a qualified pastor for your church. Applying the principals and procedures in this manual will give an objective, thorough, and orderly process for the pastoral search (pulpit) committee and congregation.
* SecureSearch – A Christian Background Check Company: Secure Search™ primarily works with faith-based organizations across the country and specializes in programs that effectively screen key personnel in church and non-profit organizations. Their mission revolves around child and youth safety while also protecting the ministries that serve them.
* SecureSearch – A Christian Background Check Company: Secure Search™ primarily works with faith-based organizations across the country and specializes in programs that effectively screen key personnel in church and non-profit organizations. Their mission revolves around child and youth safety while also protecting the ministries that serve them.