So You're on the Search Committee

Focuses on the experience of pastoral search committees and the unique role that laity in most denominations play in this crucial process. Because a change of pastors is a "critical moment of ministry" participation as a member of a search committee is a big investment with tremendous rewards, both for the congregation as well as for the individual. The authors offer insightful reflections on the deeper issues of congregational identity and transformation that search committees will find themselves wrestling with, as well as raise warnings about some of the obstacles committee members can expect to encounter in the search process.

An updated version from its initial 1985 printing.