Pastor Interest Profile
Thank you for your interest in becoming a candidate for a pastoral position in the Trinity Conference. After you submit this confidential profile, your information will be sent to all the Presiding Elders. They will prayerfully consider you for all open appointments and assignments and contact you if they feel you may be a good fit for one of them.
*NOTE: This profile is only held for 12 months from the date you complete it. We will notify you before removing your information from our system so that if you are still interested in serving, you may submit a new form.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Would you like to be added to our Conference email newsletter?
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Yes
No
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Links to personal social media profiles (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc):
What is your current citizenship status?
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Please Select
US Citizen
Not a US Citizen
Permanent US Resident
If not a US Citizen, in what country are you a citizen?
What languages are you fluent in?
What is your current marital status?
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Please Select
Single
Married
Widowed
Divorced
How many children are currently living with you?
Please Select
0
1
2
3
4+
If you have children living with you, what are their ages?
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CURRENT PASTORAL STATUS
Do you have pastoral or clergy credentials in the Global Methodist Church?
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Yes
No
What is your status in the GMC?
Please Select
Ordained Elder
Ordained Deacon
Valid Elder
Valid Deacon
Transitional Local Pastor (TLP)
Supply Pastor (Certified Candidate for Ordination)
Certified Lay Minister CLM (non-clergy)
None of the above
If your clergy credentials are NOT in the Global Methodist Church, what denomination are they in?
If your credentials are NOT in the Global Methodist Church, what is your credentialing in that denomination?
Where are you currently appointed, assigned, or serving?
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Appointed / Assigned GMC - Senior Pastor
Appointed / Assigned GMC - Associate Pastor
Appointed GMC - Extension Ministry
Serving on Staff at a GMC Church
Serving Non-GMC
Not Serving
If serving in a church, what is the average in-person weekly worship attendance?
When would you be available to begin a new position?
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Please enter earliest date.
What is your current base salary including cash allowances such as SECA, utilities, etc.?
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Do you currently live in a parsonage?
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Yes
No
If you do not currently live in a parsonage, please enter the amount of your housing allowance.
Do you currently have a reimbursement account (i.e. ministry expense account)? If yes, how much per year?
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What are your current health insurance needs?
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Single Coverage
Coverage +1 (can be spouse or children)
Family Coverage
I am covered by other insurance
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STRENGTHS AND EXPERIENCES
Please upload your resume
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Please include a link to a recent sermon or worship service (Note: Please include a link to somewhere other than Facebook):
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Please include a second link to a recent sermon or worship service (Note: Please include a link to somewhere other than Facebook): *Not required
2nd link if applicable
From the list below, order your gifts from top to bottom, with top being the strongest and bottom being the weakest.
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In your years of ministry, what do you celebrate? What has challenged you?
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With what styles of worship do you feel comfortable / competent?
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How do you respond to stress / disagreement / conflict? In conflicted times, how do you understand your pastoral role?
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How would you describe your leadership style?
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Do you have experience working with staff?
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Yes
No
If you have experience working with staff, describe your experience.
How do you partner with the laity of the church? How do equip and empower lay leadership in your churches?
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DESIRED PASTORAL SITUATION
Are you willing to move from your current home / area? (NOTE: Unavailability to move will limit the churches you may be considered for and may mean there are no churches available for you to serve.)
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Yes
No
If no, please explain:
What geographical areas would you be open to an appointment in? (For maps of our areas, follow this link - https://trinitygmc.org/about/presiding-elders/ ) - Check all that apply
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All Areas
Arkansas East
Arkansas West
Louisiana Bayou
Louisiana Pelican
Texas Brazos
Texas Coastal
Texas Lakes
Texas Piney
Texas Red River
Texas Sabine
Texas Sam Houston
What type of position are you seeking?
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Full-time Senior Pastor
Part-time Senior Pastor
Full-time Associate Pastor
Part-time Associate Pastor
No preference, just want to serve!
In what ministry settings are you most comfortable? (check all that apply)
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Urban
Suburban
Rural
Staff Church
New Church Starts
Ethnic (i.e. African American, Hispanic, Asian, other)
Other
Are you willing to accept a lower salary than you currently receive?
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Yes, I am willing to accept a lower salary
No, I prefer a position at a similar or greater salary
If you are willing to accept a lower salary, what is your desired salary range?
Are you interested in planting a new church?
Is there anything else you would like the Presiding Elders or a local church to know about you?
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