Registration for Pastoral Search Questionnaire

As was announced in June of last year, Pastor Frank Berto will be retiring at the end of May this year. In light of this transition, the Overseers and Pastoral Search Team have begun the process of searching for a new Senior Pastor. This survey has been created to seek the valuable input of Living Hope’s members and regular attenders to help discern the qualities and vision needed for the next leader of our church.

Your feedback is vital to ensure that we choose the right person to lead our congregation into the future. Thank you for your time and thoughtful participation.

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Vision and Leadership

1. Has a clear vision for the church’s direction *

2. Is a strong leader who can make decisions and lead by example *

Preaching and Teaching

3. Delivers engaging, biblically grounded sermons *

4. Is involved in leading &/or teaching Bible studies or small groups *

Pastoral Care and Relationships

5. Builds personal relationships with congregants through pastoral care such as hospital visits and counseling *

6. Fosters a culture of support/encouragement within congregation *

Community and Outreach

7. Engages in outreach and connects with the local community *

8. Promotes the church’s involvement in missions and social justice initiatives *

Team Leadership and Collaboration

9. Works closely with staff and ministry leaders to collaborate and empower teams *

10. Builds strong relationships with church leaders, staff, and volunteers *

Personal Qualities

11. Possesses qualities such as humility, integrity, and emotional intelligence *

12. Maintains a strong family life and serves as a model for healthy relationships *

Communication and Transparency

13. Communicates clearly and regularly with the congregation about church life and challenges *

Church Growth and Vision for the Future

14. Leads the church in strategic planning for growth and future initiatives *

Anabaptist Perspective and Conference Engagement

15. Has a good grasp of how our past shapes who we are today as Anabaptists *

16. Has some knowledge of Mennonite Church British Columbia including their functioning *

Short Answer Questions (Not Required)

17. What are the greatest challenges you think the new Senior Pastor will face in leading our congregation?

18. Is there anything else you’d like the Senior Pastor Search Team to keep in mind for the Senior Pastor role?

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