Reference Check Guide for Pastor Search Committees

Most reference checks are useless because committees ask the wrong questions and only contact the people the candidate provided. This free guide shows pastor search committees how to conduct reference checks that actually reveal the truth about a candidate, including who to contact beyond the provided list and what to listen for. What’s inside: Why most reference checks fail and how to fix them Who to contact beyond the candidate’s provided references 9 questions that get real answers with what to listen for How to read between the lines: hesitation, vagueness, and what is not said Red flags to watch for in reference conversations Reference check documentation form Free download.

This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week.