Why Your Church Should Consider an Older Pastor

There is an old joke that says the typical church seeks a pastor who is 35 years old, has 25 years of ministry experience, two children and a wife who plays the piano. After working with many churches in their search for a pastor, I can tell you that is the...

5 Issues That Bother Pastors About Search Committees

A recent column about some of the positive experiences of clergy who have recently moved motivated some responses around the theme of “things that have not gone well.” Here are some common ethical issues search committees must deal with. Poor Communication...