Socalnaz Pastor Application Form

Pastor Application Form

The Southern California District has gone digital with its prospective pastor applications. Please fill out the form below and press the submit button at the bottom of the page when you're finished. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the District Office at socalnazarene@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Personal Information

Please enter your information below.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Current Ministerial Status
District Reference

Please provide a reference's information below. (Someone who can talk about your ministry experience, work habits, skills, and character.)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference Title*

District SuperintendentPastorDistrict Credentials Board SecretaryOther
Application

Please answer the following question truthfully and to the best of your abilities.
What Church/Position are you applying for?*
If you would like to apply for multiple, leave a note with the final question.
Describe your sense of God's call on your life. *
Why are you choosing to fulfill your call with the Church of the Nazarene?*
Describe how you tend to your own spiritual growth & health.*
If applicable, describe how you and your spouse approach the Pastoral role together.
What are your unique ministerial interests, spiritual gifts, and strengths?*
If you know your "StrengthQuest" strengths, please list them below.
Knowing your calling, gifts, interests, and personal comfort zones, in what setting do you feel you would be most effective?*

UrbanSuburbanInner CityRuralSmall TownOther
Explain*
What books have you read in the last 2 years and what impact did they have on your ministry?*
Describe your educational history for pastoral ministry. *
Describe yourself as a preacher*
Provide a brief statement of your philosophy of worship. Describe your approach to worship, including the elements of worship that you prefer to include in a worship service. *
Describe your method for discipling believers. *
Describe your prayer life. *
Describe your personal involvement in evangelism and the development of evangelism in your church.*
Describe your experience with Church Planting. *
Describe your leadership style. *
Describe your conflict management style. *
Describe your understanding of stewardship in life and resources. How do you personally practice it?*
List the following in order of how much they are a trait of or describe your ministry, most to least. Platform Presence, Shepherd/visiting, Organizational, Missional, Evangelism, Energy, Community Leadership, Staying Power, Personal Charisma/People Skills, Visionizing, Teaching/Equipment, Leadership. *
What do you believe is the greatest challenging facing the church today?*
What kind of changes do you believe will be necessary for the church to effectively reach the rapidly changing North American culture? *
What is your current compensation package, including salary, benefits, and compensation?*
Spouse Information

Please enter spouse information below.
Name

First NameLast Name
What is your background? (Birthplace, Church Experience, Education, etc.)
When and where were you married?
Describe your gifts, strengths, abilities, and how they are implemented in the ministry of the Church.
What are your interests outside of the ministry?
Please provide the names and ages of any children you may have.
Please upload your resume.

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