https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:49:32 +0000 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/duos-and-trios-it-wise-offer-vote-between-two A “duo” occurs when a council recommends two names of pastor candidates to the congregation for a vote at the same time. The congregation first votes to indicate their preference between the two candidates and then votes “yes” or “no” on the preferred candidate to become the new pastor. Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/duos-and-trios-it-wise-offer-vote-between-two Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/how-vote-pastor Thrive exists to support churches in times of transition and pastor search. Learn more at Pastor Search Process. Who actually votes to call a pastor?  Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/how-vote-pastor Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/pastors-heres-how-crcna-can-help-you-find-your The Way It Was: Wait for the Call to Come in Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/pastors-heres-how-crcna-can-help-you-find-your Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/looking-new-pastor-how-crcna-can-help-your The Way It Was Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/looking-new-pastor-how-crcna-can-help-your Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/new-fee-pastorsearch-portal-starting-july-2022 The PastorSearch Portal is the go-to database for search committees looking for Minister Profiles of potential candidates to fill vacant pastor roles in their churches. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/new-fee-pastorsearch-portal-starting-july-2022 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:43:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/options-interim-ministry-crc Your pastor just announced that they’ve accepted a call to another ministry. You know that forming a search committee, calling a new pastor and waiting for them to actually arrive can all take a long time (12 months is about average). Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/options-interim-ministry-crc Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:53:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/how-find-interim-ministers-crc Once you know what kind of interim ministry you are looking for, the next step is finding a suitable candidate.  Specialized Transitional Ministers (STM) Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/how-find-interim-ministers-crc Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:43:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/resource-pastor-search-committees Looking for your next pastor can be both exciting and stressful. There are so many things to consider and steps to take. While it can seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. In order to engage in the process in a good and healthy way, a church needs to take its time. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/resource-pastor-search-committees Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:02:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/pastors-how-interview-your-next-church A Long Process Sean Baker https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/pastors-how-interview-your-next-church Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:58:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/reflections-search-committee-chairperson Getting Started Jeff Kopaska https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/reflections-search-committee-chairperson Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:31:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/tips-effective-church-positions-post-network One of the most powerful tools churches have for finding their next pastor is the Church Positions page at network.crcna.org. The key to making the most of this tool is carefully creating an effective post. Add Title  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/tips-effective-church-positions-post-network Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:21:29 +0000