Church Administration

Statement of Faith: Statement_of_Faith_.pdf

General Information
Tips For Pastor Search Committee--Interim Pastor
Pastor Search Committee Flowchart
Suggested Principles & Procedures
Job Description - Pastor
Confidential Reference Form
Check List for Clarity in a Call
Ranking the Final Group of Candidates

Baptist Faith & Message
 

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The Transitional Period In The Life of A Church

The period between pastors is treated by many church members as the “hold things together, keep things going” period. For nominal church members it is likely to be the “wait and see” period. With effective transitional leadership, the period between pastors can be very productive-a time of growth in personal and congregational awareness, renewal, and celebration; and a time when people are attracted by congregational worship, evangelism, fellowship, and discipleship, and personal and family ministries of the church.

Churches passing from the leadership of one pastor to another may be well served by transitional pastors who help the passage be as positive and constructive as possible, gaining momentum and productivity in the process of change.

Visit the LifeWay Site to discover more about The Transitional Pastor Ministry

For a list of Transitional Pastors in your area, contact: George Roach 1-800-736-6227, ext. 210 or email: groach@mobaptist.org

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General Guidelines for
Ordination and License
for Ministry

Provided by Calvin Brown,
Director of Missions,
Concord Baptist Association

Every Southern Baptist church is autonomous and establishes its own policies. However, there are some traditional practices which seem to be followed by most of our churches. Each local church determines who they will ordain. Associations, state conventions, or the Southern Baptist Convention do not ordain.

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A Sample Ordination Service

George Roach
Ministerial Services Specialist
groach@mobaptist.org
573-636-0400 ext 210

Cindy Reichard
Ministry Assistant
creichard@mobaptist.org
573-636-0400 ext 221