Before you post a job, define what — and who — you’re truly looking for. You’ll save time, avoid conflict, and most importantly, prepare the ground for a fruitful ministry partnership.
With wisdom, support, and clarity, bi-vocational ministry can be both sustainable and deeply fruitful — not despite its challenges, but because of them.
These questions will help you move beyond surface-level interviews and engage in honest, prayerful conversations about fit, faithfulness, and future ministry.
While no two churches handle interviews the same way, most successful pastoral searches follow a set of intentional steps. Here’s a roadmap for both candidates and committees.
Every church’s hiring journey is different. Whether you choose to work with a firm, post on a board, or combine both — the goal remains the same: finding the right person God is calling to your team.
Whether you’re hiring a pastor, worship leader, children’s minister, or office support, here’s a step-by-step guide to writing a church job posting that works.
