Pastoral Candidate
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1. How long have you known this person, and in what capacity?
2. What particular strengths does this person bring to ministry?
3. What kind of congregation would this person be best suited to serve? (You may answer in terms of such things as size, theological stance of the congregation, size and nature of its community, etc.)
4. If this individual were to take on a new challenge in ministry, what kinds of positions do you see him/her moving into?
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administrative
solo pastorate
associate pastor
associate pastor for youth, children
associate pastor for CE
senior pastor, multi-staff church (1-2 paid staff)
senior pastor, multi-staff church (3+ paid staff)
other
5. The major emphases of this individual's current ministry seems to be
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evangelism
pastoral calling, visitation
preaching
youth work
Christian education
church renewal, growth, outreach
small groups
program development
other
6. What weaknesses, if any, have you observed in this individual related to ministry?
7. How has this individual been involved in the life of the denomination (association, area, region, national) within the last 2 years?
8. Are you aware of any major conflicts or problematic events in the ministry of this individual?
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If so, please briefly describe the nature of the problem or issue and how the individual dealt with the problem/s. Please also share the outcomes, if possible.
9. Are you aware of any allegations of misconduct in ministry that have been made against this individual to any church or denominational body? (This includes charges of sexual misconduct, financial impropriety, abuse of power, etc.)
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If so, please explain the nature of the allegations and the manner in which they were resolved.
10. Please describe any other factors of which you think we should be aware in assisting this person in relocation within our Region.
11. Based on your current knowledge of this person, would you recommend him/her for relocation within your region?
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Would you recommend him/her for relocation within Mission Northwest?
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12. Do you know of anyone who would also serve as a reference for this individual?
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