Next Steps: Churches

Next Steps: Churches

The following form helps our Ministerial Transition team create a unique profile for your congregation, allowing us to better match candidates to you. Therefore, please complete the following to the best of your abilities.
**Please do not fill out this form if you have not had an initial conversation with the Ministerial Transitions team and completed the First Steps form**
Church Name*
Church Address*

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Name of Point of Contact for Search Team*

First NameLast Name
Email of Point of Contact for Search Team*
example@example.com
Tell us about your search team: List names with church offices. Also, provide email addresses if team members would like to sign up for weekly CBFNC e-newsletter.
Phone Number of Point of Contact for Search Team*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Upload any public files pertaining to your ministerial search, such as a church profile or job description:

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Position Snapshot
Select the following positions to be fulfilled:*

Senior PastorAssociate PastorMinister of Education or Spiritual FormationMinister of Children & FamiliesMinister of Youth & StudentsMinister of College StudentsMinister of Music and/or WorshipMinister of MissionsChurch StarterOther
Full-time or Part-time?*

Full-timePart-time
Geographic Location of the Church:*

Western North CarolinaCentral North CarolinaEastern North CarolinaOutside of North Carolina
Why: In a sentence or two, why should a candidate come and serve alongside your church? Your statement will be included in the profile matching email to candidates. *
Please provide a snapshot of the position's financial compensation package range, such as salary, housing allowance, health insurance, and retirement contributions. Please note that this information is for CBFNC only and is not disclosed to candidates. *
Where is the church in the search process? (Check all that apply)*

Our current minister just resignedThe minister has officially departedWe just created this positionWe have formed a search team/committeeWe are ready to advertise the positionWe've been advertising the position for a while with little to no applicantsOther
Snapshot of the Church

To the best of your team's ability, please answer the following questions with an accurate reflection of your church.
In which of the following worship styles does the church currently participate? (Check all that apply)*

High Church LiturgicalModerately LiturgicalNeo-LiturgicalNon-LiturgicalTraditionalBlendedContemporaryModernContemplative
As you consider the church's theological perspectives, which of the following accurately describes the congregation? (Check all that apply)*

Moderately ConservativeModerateTheological DiverseProgressively-ModerateProgressive
Please provide an example of why your church fits into the previously stated theological perspectives. For example, "We believe we are moderate because we have female deacons and believe women are called to ministry."*
In which of the following church governance models does the church function? (Check all that apply)*

DeaconsGoverning BoardTrusteesEldersOther
Which of the following church models reflects the congregation? (Check all that apply)*

TraditionalContemporaryInnovativeDowntownSuburbanRuralChurch StartMulti-culturalSpiritual Formation/Discipleship DrivenWorship DrivenMissions DrivenRelationship Driven
Which of the following is the current staffing dynamic? (Check all that apply)*

Solo Pastor1-2 Ministerial StaffMulti-Staff
Describe the ethnic makeup of the congregation:*

Predominantly WhitePredominantly BlackPredominantly LatinXPredominantly AsianMulti-RacialMulti-EthnicOther
Reflecting on your church, what does the committee feel are its greatest gifts, strengths, and assets? (check all that apply)*

Lay LeadershipLay VolunteersLeadership DevelopmentInvolvement & ParticipationRelationshipsMusicians & ArtistsWorship ExperienceCommitment to Global MissionsCommitment to Local MissionsDiscipleshipCongregational CareIntergenerational ConnectionsAge DiversityMember DiversityHospitalityOrganizational CultureInclusivityAuthenticityFinancial StabilityBuilding & PropertiesCreativity & InnovationOther
What is your congregation's level of comfort with calling a woman to this role?*

No questions whatsoeverThis would be our first female callWe are open to the ideaWe are wrestling with the ideaWe are not openOther
If your congregation is predominately one particular race, what is your church's level of comfort with calling someone of a different race to this role?*

No questions whatsoeverThis would be our first cross-racial callWe are open to the ideaWe are wrestling with the ideaWe are not openOther
Desired Giftedness & Strengths

This section of the form should only be answered based on the overall perspective of the search team or directly connected to data from a churchwide conversation.
What are the core leadership strengths you desire in the minister you are seeking for this role? (Check all that apply)*

ExecutingInfluencingRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingEmotional IntelligenceSelf-ConfidenceDeterminationSociabilityOther
While all churches would love to have all of the following traits within the ministers they hire, please give a snapshot of the most important vocational qualities you are seeking in the minister you are seeking for this role. (Check all that apply)*

PreachingTeachingPastoral Care & CounselingVisitationSpiritual Formation/DiscipleshipAdministrationStaff DevelopmentMissional EngagementCommunity EngagementRelational MinistryCreative ThinkingLeading ChangeHealthy Manager of ConflictJustice-orientedStrategic LeadershipCultivating Programs & EventsNavigating TechnologyRelates to Specific GenerationsEffective WriterEmpowers Others for LeadershipContextual ThinkerStrong Emotional IntelligenceEngages in Community Partnerships (ecumenical, non-profit, etc.)Other
Is there anything else you want us to know?
When would you like to start receiving resumés?*

As soon as possibleIn 1-3 monthsNot at this timeOther
Would you like for your church's profile to be shared with CBF Global's Ministerial Transitions team?*

YesNot at this time
Would you like for your job opportunity to be posted to the CBFNC Job Board?*

YesNot at this time
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Next Steps: Churches

**Please do not fill out this form if you have not had an initial conversation with the Ministerial Transitions team and completed the First Steps form**

Position Snapshot

Snapshot of the Church

Desired Giftedness & Strengths

Please do not fill out this form if you have not had an initial conversation with the Ministerial Transitions team and completed the First Steps form