Pastor Search Process

Follow along with us as we make progress on the Pastor Search Process.

What step are we on?

Step 1 - Session Nominates Search Team Members

Step 1 Initial Steps

• Appoint Interim Leaders (completed)

• Initiate Intercessory Prayer Team (completed)

• Session Nominates Search Team Members

• Congregational Meeting to Elect Pastor Search Team

Step 2 Prepare for Search

• Review Past Searches

• Meet with Presbytery Liaison for Orientation

• Meet with Session to Confirm Mission and Values

• Decide on Whether to Engage a Consultant or Search Firm

• Decide Whether to do a Congregational Survey

• Assemble Community Demographic Information

• Identify Key Characteristics/Priorities

• Submit to Session for Approval

• Complete Church Information Form (CIF)

• Submit the CIF to Session for Approval

• Develop a Church and Pastor Profile

Step 3 Active Search

• Publicize the Position

• Receive Applications

• Interview Potential Candidates

• Assess Candidates and Develop a Short List

• Conduct Reference Checks

• Final Interviews

• Select a Candidate

Step 4 Final Steps

• Candidate Meets Informally with the Presbytery Liaison

• Candidate Attends Fremont Worship (confidentially)

• Session/Candidate Meet and Greet

• Decision to Recommend Call to Congregation

• Candidate Meets with Presbytery Ministerial Committee for Initial Examination

Step 5 Congregational Process

• Session Calls Congregational Meeting after Initial Presbytery Review

• Candidate Preaches at Fremont

• Congregational Meeting to Call the Candidate and Approve Terms of Call

• Candidate Accepts the Call

Step 6 Presbytery Approval

• Presbytery Examines and Approves Candidate

• Candidate Installed at Fremont