The Alban Guide to Managing the Pastoral Search Process

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Summary: A clear guide
Review: As a denominational executive, I am regularly asked by congregations to help them in the minister search process. This short volume by Alban is a must for such a task. It is clear and concise in detailing the steps and tasks that a pastor search committee or team must accomplish. Charts and graphs are used to guide the reader in understanding the various stages of the process from beginning to ending, from organizing a committee, to assessing the congregation, to accepting resumes, etc. I endorse this book for use by any church of any denominational group.

Rating:
Summary: A clear guide
Review: As a denominational executive, I am regularly asked by congregations to help them in the minister search process. This short volume by Alban is a must for such a task. It is clear and concise in detailing the steps and tasks that a pastor search committee or team must accomplish. Charts and graphs are used to guide the reader in understanding the various stages of the process from beginning to ending, from organizing a committee, to assessing the congregation, to accepting resumes, etc. I endorse this book for use by any church of any denominational group.

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Summary: Pastoral Search - The Alban Guide... by John Vonhof
Review: Our church was looking for a good pastor after our pastor for 20 years retired and we had gone through several interim and unsuccessful matches. Of course, many different members of our congregation had many different ideas of what 'sort' of pastor our church needed in order to be successful. Pastoral Search by John Vonhof was a very valuable tool in our successfully finding the pastor that was just the right fit for us.

A must read for any pastoral relations committee, elders, and congregation who is in the process of selecting their next spiritual leader. John Vonhof guides your pastoral relations committees through a well thought out Christian process of selecting the right pastor for your church. John Vonhof uses clear messages, flow charts, and templates to help guide the process. He shows you how to tell the difference between good Christian leaders and the one good Christian leader who is right for your congregation.