The Pastor & the Nominating Committee

A Process That Brings Transformation

Based on the Acts 16:5 Initiative

6 Months Prior to Election - Pastor meets with Nominating Committee to:

           

           Pray for the process

           Determine how many officers are needed and in what areas of ministry

           Review the qualifications for officers {see Module 6-12.8}

           Stress confidentiality {no one is to approach candidates at this point}

            

           

3 to 4 Months Prior to the Election

          Committee members & the Pastor are contacted by the chair and each is asked to

          prayerfully compose a list of possible candidates for the various offices {one is to

          approach candidates at this point}.

2-3 Months Prior to the Election - Pastor meets with Nominating Committee:   

1. Each person including the Pastor suggests names for the various Boards. {Note that those officers that can serve another term must be included in this process. They should not automatically show up on the final list of nominees.
2. If two people agree on the suggested name, it is placed on a large newsprint tablet or chalkboard. 
3. Each member of the committee {not including the pastor} then lists the suggested names in priority order.  {#1 indicates their first choice, etc.} 
4. The weighted lists are mathematically tabulated to reveal the whole committee's wise selections for each Board.  For example: If you need 5 Elders - at least 10-20 names should end up on your final list...with weighted numbers from 1-20 given to each possible candidate. {Note this final list is absolutely confidential.}
5. With the Nominating Committee's approval the Pastor then takes this list and begins the recruiting process.  The Pastor may take along a member of the Nominating Committee as each candidate is approached.  The pastor should clearly state: "The Nominating Committee has asked me to approach you about serving as  …."       For example:   If 5 elders are needed, the first five names on the list are contacted first. If any of those respond "No" then the Pastor moves down the list to the 6th candidate and so on.

                       

Congregational Meeting and Election

The Chair or a member of the Nominating Committee should make the report and place names in nomination.  A description of the nominating process should be offered noting that the pastor was strictly following the work and instructions of the committee as they worked with each candidate.

In Christ - Linda Jaberg