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At any given time there are thousands of churches seeking a lead pastor. While a great resume, a friendly smile and a memorable sermon will convince many, what should local congregations focus on to find a new shepherd? Chris Brauns believes to find a great preacher the search must focus on God’s Word and how the candidate relates to it and preaches from it.
This book is a must have resource for search committees and church leaders addressing the needs of churches in the transition of pastoral leadership. It assists by approaching their responsibilities in a biblical way and providing critical help in key practical matters. From the initial formation of a search committee to the final terms of agreement with the new pastor, Brauns shows you how to “major on the majors” and away from subjective approaches of evaluating candidates and their sermons. Great also for pastors or pastoral students to know how to prepare, the book includes such practical tools as interview questions for candidates and the top mistakes search committees make.
PART 1 - IT’S NOT WHAT YOU KNOW
1. With Your Back to the Red Sea
2. Lessons From the Bereans
3. Unity Requires a Center
4. More Lessons from the Bereans
PART 2 - JUDGE LEST YE BE JUDGED
5. Look for a Shepherd
6. Sheep Need to Eat
7. The Recipe for a Biblical Meal "Done Just Right"
8. Watch More Than Just the Splash I
9. Watch More Than Just the Splash II
10 Watch More Than Just the Splash III
PART III - MAKE THOSE DATES COUNT
11. Interviews, Part I
12 Interviews, Part II
Concluding Thoughts
Questions and Answers
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