Our Pastor is Gone - Now What!?

Searching for a new pastor is common. A study by LifeWay Research shows the average pastor stays in one church for only 3.6 years. This means churches look for another pastor every three or more years.

Whatever the reasons, pastors often transition. You are not alone if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the thought of finding your next pastor.

Since this is the case, look on the bright side. Stan Ponz, in his book Our Pastor Is Gone, Now What?! gives practical advice on finding your next pastor. He spells out a complete plan of what to do in your search to discover the pastor the Lord has for your church. You will learn how to:

• Form the Search Team
• Develop A Church Profile
• Create A Budget for the Search
• Plan for Interim Leadership
• Conduct a Church-Wide Prayer Emphasis
• Establish A Reasonable Compensation Package
• Determine A Senior Pastor Position Description
• Obtain Prospects
• Evaluate Applications, Resumes, CDs, and Visual Presentations
• Interview Applicants
• Check References
• Schedule the Candidating Events
• Prepare for the New Pastor’s Arrival
• Format an Installation Service
• Provide After-Care Once the New Pastor Is Selected

Pastor search teams that follow the practical information found in Our Pastor Is Gone, Now What?! have avoided the costly mistakes that all too often churches make. Let this book help you too!