1. Pastoral Search Survey Results
February 26, 2017

2. Members of the Pastoral Search Committee
Treva Johnson Co-Chairperson
Andre Peeples Co-Chairperson
Airam Caldera
Deneen Ray
Gina Johnson
Curtis Johnson
Randi Paldi
Joyce McDougal
Shirley Jiles
Cynthia Love
Marcella Jackson
Rickey Jeffrey
Rene Williams
Dr. William Thurmond

3. 1. What is the desired age range for the prospective pastor?

4. 2. Do you have an ethnic preference for the prospective pastor?

5. 3. Do you have an gender preference for the prospective pastor?

6. 4. In addition to English, do you have a language(s) preference for the prospective pastor?

7. 5. Do you have a preference in regards to our prospective pastor’s marital status?

8. 6. What pastoral or professional ministry experience is preferred?

9. 7. Below is a list of specialties that are important for a strong pastor. Order the talent based on your need for the talent.

10. 8. Compared to our church’s current worship service format, would you want the prospective pastor to lead in making any changes? Select all that apply.

11. 9. Which of the following elements of preaching style effectively communicate God’s Word to you? Select all that apply.

12. 10. Of our present ministries in church, which three of the following does the incoming pastor need give IMMEDIATE attention?

13. Preferred Profile for Prospective Pastor
Age: & No preference tied
Ethnicity: No Preference
Gender: No Preference
Languages: English and Spanish (bilingual a plus)
Marital Status: Currently Married
Ministry Experience: years of prior church ministry experience as a youth/associate pastor
Specialties: Preaching (49), Ministering in Crisis (43), Bible Teaching (39),
Lead in worship service changes: 1) Include Testimonies, 2) Prayer Circles,
3) Multimedia/Dramas/Plays
Preaching style: 1) Personal, relational, engaging; 2) Narrative -use of stories to illustrate points; 3) Textual - the Scripture text provides the meaning
Immediate needs: 1) Building relationships in which people are connected and care for one another; 2) Leadership vision and a compelling plan for the future of the church; 3) Evangelism and showing Jesus through work and action; 4) Strengthening families

14. About You:
1. What is your gender? Do you have children under 18 years of age living at home?
A. Male (13) A. Yes (14)
B. Female (37) B. No (37)
2. What is your current age? How frequently do you attend church?
A. Under 13 (1) A. Once a month (0)
B (8) B. Twice a month (4)
C (3) C. Three times a month (13)
D (0) D. Every week (35)
E (1)
F (9)
G (15)
H (8)
I (5)
J. 80 or older (1)