Unlocking the potential for church growth and vitality often happens during leadership transitions. Whether these transitions are meticulously planned or catch the church by surprise, how your congregation navigates through these changes can shape the future health of your community.
We specialize in church leadership transition consultation, bringing the experience to guide your church through these pivotal moments. Our seasoned consultants and coaches have successfully assisted numerous churches and ministers in managing leadership transitions with a focus on health and efficiency.
Key Considerations During Pastor Search:
- Preserve Ministry Focus
- Leadership Team Preparation
- Maintain High Morale
- Selecting the Right Leader
- Prepare for Pastoral Success
Let the Center for Healthy Churches-PneuMatrix guide your pastor search committee journey. Our consultants will assist you in finding a new pastor, preparing the congregation, and implementing initiatives to preserve ministry. Embrace the potential for growth within your staff and congregation during this transitional period.
Critical Questions to Ask During a Pastoral Transition
When a senior pastor leaves the church, church leaders often face strategic questions that don’t always have immediate or obvious answers.
- What giftings and strengths should we look for in a new pastor?
- What kind of church do we want to be in five years? Ten years?
- What areas of our church need the most support and strengthening in the next few years? How can we find a pastor who aligns with those needs?
- How do the skills and callings of our other staff members and leadership shape the experience and skills we seek in a senior pastor?
- Does the church need a period of healing or reflection before we hire a new pastor?
- Should we hire an interim pastor? If so, what are their goals?
- How do we get the right people on our pastoral search committee?
- Does our search committee need coaching on how to find the right pastor for our church?
- How can we set our new pastor up for success and make the transition easy?
- What questions should we ask during the pastor search committee process?
Your CHC-PMX consultant assists in uncovering answers through tailored consultations, workshops, and coaching. Our biblically-based process guides you to the right decisions. Recognizing each church’s uniqueness, we provide custom coaching and consultation plans based on individual strengths and needs. Whether it’s the transition, pastor search, or settling-in period, we’re here to support you. Contact us for personalized assistance today.
