Everything a small church needs to navigate a pastoral transition — from the day the pastor announces they’re leaving to the day the new pastor is settled in.
Pastoral transitions are the most dangerous season in a small church’s life. Churches that handle them poorly lose members, create conflict, and call the wrong pastor. Churches that handle them well emerge stronger. This kit gives you the complete framework for doing it right.
What’s Included
- Pastor Search Committee Toolkit — The complete guide to running an effective search (our most popular paid resource)
- Church Profile Template — Write a church profile that attracts the right candidates
- Reference Check Guide — Ask the questions that reveal who a candidate really is
- Pastor Search Timeline — Know what to do and when throughout the process
- New Pastor Onboarding Checklist — Set your new pastor up for success from day one
- Pastor Compensation Worksheet — Build a fair, sustainable compensation package
- Pastoral Transition Communication Kit — Letters and announcements for every stage
- Succession Planning Guide — Prepare before you need it
- Interim Pastor Handbook — What to do while you’re searching
- Pastor Employment & Governance Guide — The legal and governance framework for calling a pastor
Why This Kit Exists
Most small churches have never done a pastor search before. The committee is made up of well-meaning people who have no idea what they’re doing. They move too fast, ask the wrong questions, and call a pastor who looks great on paper but isn’t right for their church. This kit changes that.
Format
PDF downloads. Printable. No subscription. No expiration. Immediate access after purchase.
Building your whole leadership system? The Complete Small Church Starter Kit ($59) includes planning, budgeting, volunteers, and board meeting tools — everything you need alongside a strong pastor search. Or get everything in the Rural Church Complete Library ($89.99).
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