How does one find a church to pastor?

[n david]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Seems to me the curch should be teaching and developing its own future leadership.

As opposed to importing some preacher from outside who gets the job largely based on how good a public speaker he is.. or who he knows...

If the church developed its own leadership, then the pastor/elder/whatever would be someone most likely known to everyone in the congregation, and thus this might cut down on the potential for a scandalous 'surprise' later on down the road.

Just saying.

I agree 1000%!

HOWEVER, (lol) it doesn't always work out that way, even when you try.

If, for example, your church is affiliated with the UPCI, the District Board will get involved. My father found this out the hard way when he tried to retire and pass the church on to a young man who grew up in the church.

The area Presbyter stepped in, demanded we have several ministers come in and "try out" before holding a vote. The young man withdrew, and the vote went to the close friend of the Presbyter....who the next year ran for District Superintendent.

I'm not saying he helped get his guy installed for an extra vote....well, yes, yes I am.