The People’s Church of Potter Brook

Pastoral Application Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in coming to shepherd us at the People’s Church. In order to better identify the alignment of our church’s pastoral needs with your pastoral skills and doctrinal beliefs, we have prepared this extensive questionnaire. Please answer all the questions as best you are able. We look forward to reviewing your answers, and to answering any questions you have for us. Thank you again for your interest in our church, and specifically for answering the call to lead God’s people.

Past Pastorate Positions

Average Attendance / Number of Members / Church Budget (approx.) / Missions Budget (approx.)

Ministry

  1. Describe your most rewarding pastoral position held and why.

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  1. Describe your most difficult pastoral position held and why.

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  1. What is your reason for leaving your current (or last) pastorate position?

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  1. What are your goals and expectations in ministry?

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  1. What part of being a pastor is the greatest blessing for you?

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  1. What part of being a pastor is the most difficult for you?

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  1. Describe the steps or methods you would take when assuming the role of a new pastor.

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  1. Describe the steps or methods you would take to make yourself a part of the local community.

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  1. What is your view on special holiday services such as Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunrise, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, etc.?

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  1. How do you determine the qualifications of church leaders, Sunday School teachers, and youth leaders?

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  1. Describe your position on elders and deacons in the church.

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  1. How do you ensure that sound doctrine is being taught in the church, Sunday School classes, and youth groups on an ongoing basis?

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  1. What is your preference, direction, and limits on congregational music?

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  1. What is your preference, direction, and limits on special music (solos, guests, etc.)?

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  1. What are your dress expectations for those members serving in church ministries?

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  1. How would you decide which missionaries to support?

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  1. What will be your role in youth ministries?

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  1. Are you supportive of small group ministries?

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Personal

  1. What is your greatest strength?

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  1. What is your greatest weakness and how do you seek to overcome this weakness?

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  1. Has there been a time when God has humbled you before? Please explain.

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  1. What are your personal ambitions in the next 5-10 years?

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  1. Describe the influence mentors have had in your life.

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  1. List a few of your favorite books and your favorite authors.

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  1. What is your view on the calling to preach and your own personal call to preach?

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Doctrine/Practice

  1. What is the Gospel?

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  1. Describe the security of the believer in salvation.

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  1. Describe your understanding of the local church’s relationship with denominational organizations/conventions.

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  1. What have been the denominational relationships of your present or last church?

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  1. Briefly describe your understanding of biblical prophecy yet to be fulfilled.

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  1. How has your theology changed in the last 5-10 years?

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  1. Describe your position on the Charismatic Movement.

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  1. Describe your position on women teaching Sunday School or leading small group studies.

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  1. What is your definition of marriage?

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  1. What are your positions concerning people who are divorced for remarriage, church membership, ministry positions, and/or deacon positions?

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  1. What is your counsel to members who might be on the verge of divorce?

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  1. Describe your position on community interdenominational events.

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Preaching

  1. Describe your preaching style. (Topical, Exegetical, etc.)

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  1. What type of examples and illustrations do you use to apply the Bible to daily life?

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  1. What are your sermons primarily based on/ come from?

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  1. Describe your leadership style and skills.

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  1. Which part(s) of the Bible do you most prefer to preach from? Are there parts that you avoid?

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  1. What Bible translation do you preach and teach from, and what is your position on the other translations?

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Other

  1. Do you have any questions or concerns about our church constitution (locatedhere)?

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  1. If you haven’t already, please provide a family photo to us (see next page).

Please click on the image below to include a family photo from your computer, or copy and paste within the blue box. Thank you.

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