A church profile is not a marketing document. It is an honest, specific description of who you are, what you need, and what you offer. Candidates who are a poor fit will self-select out if you describe your situation accurately. Candidates who are a good fit will be drawn in. The quality of your church profile directly determines the quality of your candidate pool.
This template walks your search committee through all seven sections of a complete church profile, with guidance on what to include and how to write it honestly. Print it, work through it as a committee, and you will finish with a document candidates actually read instead of skim.
What’s Included
- 7 complete sections covering every aspect of your church’s identity
- Fill-in fields for attendance, demographics, budget, debt, and reserves
- Honest self-assessment prompts for strengths, challenges, and unresolved conflict
- Compensation worksheet to settle your package before you post the position
- Community context section so candidates can picture living in your town
- Guidance on what makes a profile effective instead of generic
- Application instructions section with timeline and submission checklist
Designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Part of the Pastor Search and Transition Resource Library, and a companion to the Pastor Search Committee Toolkit. Download, print, and put it to work in your committee this week.
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