When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search : Biblical Principles & Practices to...

When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search : Biblical Principles & Practices to Guide Your Search, Paperback by Brauns, Chris, ISBN 0802449840, ISBN-13 9780802449849, Brand New, Free shipping in the US<div><p>At any given time there are thousands of churches seeking a lead pastor.&#160; While a great resume, a&#160;friendly smile and a memorable sermon will convince many, what should&#160;local congregations&#160;focus on to find a new shepherd?&#160; Chris Brauns&#160;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.&#160; </p><p>This book is a must have resource for search committees and church leaders addressing the needs of churches in the transition of pastoral leadership.&#160; It assists&#160;by approaching their responsibilities in a biblical way and providing critical help in key practical matters.&#160; From the initial formation of a search committee to the final&#160;terms of agreement with the new pastor, Brauns shows you how to &#34;major on the majors&#34; and away from subjective approaches of evaluating candidates and their sermons.&#160; Great also for pastors or pastoral students to know how to prepare, th includes such practical tools as interview questions for candidates and&#160;the top mistakes search committees make.</p></div>