First Baptist Church Longview Congregational Survey

Your Pastor Search Committee would like to hear from the congregation and will use this information to help develop a candidate profile for use in evaluating resumes and conducting interviews. The information gathered from this tool may or may not be shared with candidates and staff. Responses to this survey are not a “vote” and do not bind the Pastor Search Committee in any way.

1. Ideally, how much ministry experience should our new pastor have? (check one)

Less than 5 years 5-10 years More than 10 years

2. Ideally, what is the minimum level of education our new pastor should have? (check one)

College degree Master’s degree Doctoral Degree

3. What are acceptable marital statuses for the prospective pastor? Check all that apply

Never Married Separated or divorced Currently married Widowed

4. Which two of the following do you consider the most important strengths needed by the incoming pastor? Check only two

Preaching Administration Leadership Relationships Outreach

5. Which two of the following elements of preaching style effectively communicate God’s Word to you? Choose only two

Logical, detailed, point by point Personal, relational, engaging Textual (the Scripture text provides the meaning) Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points) Sermon Series (spending multiple weeks on a topic) Bible book (spending multiple weeks on a Bible book) Challenging, appealing for action or change No opinion

Demographic Information:

What is your current age?

12-17 18-29 30-49 50-69 70 or more

What is your gender?

Male Female

I attend a Sunday morning worship service (please check one):

About once a month Two or three times each month Every Sunday with rare absences

I attend a Disciple Group or small group (please check one):

About once a month Two or three times each month Every Sunday with rare absences

Family (check more than one if applicable):

I am single with no children at home I am single with children 13 and older at home I am married with no children at home I am married with children 12 and under at home I am married with children 13 and older at home I am married with adult children

First Baptist Church Longview Congregational Survey

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