Search Committee

This document provides budgetary guidance for the elders as they plan their search for a new minister.  It includes both a pro-forma financial statement as well as a detailed description and discussion of each line item.

This document provides a template for the elders' "charge" to the search committee. Through this document, the elders clearly define the scope of authority that they are conveying to the committee and when the committee's work will be done.

This document outlines the responsibilities that come with serving on a minister search committee.  Share it with potential committee members and ask them to sign it as evidence of their agreement and understanding of their commitment.  NOTE: There are two optional paragraphs that will need to be edited depending on whether or not you are working with a search firm.

This is a basic form that can be used to gather basic contact information and background information from the Committee Members. This information can help the Committee Members get to know each other on a more personal level and develop common bonds as they prepare for the search process.  The same information can later be used to help compile the Committee Biographies that you share with Candidates.

This document provides a template for the Search Committee Meeting Agendas.  The Chair should customize this document as needed and share it with Committee Members ahead of each Committee Meeting.

This initial Committee Meeting Agenda template will help the Chair plan for their first meeting.  The initial meeting is unlike those that follow in that there is a lot of information to cover and that this meeting sets the tone for those that follow.  This meeting should start and end on time and maintain a proficient pace throughout.  

This document provides a template for your Search Committee meeting schedule.  The dates shown are relative to a January 1, 2017 starting date and can be adjusted as needed to fit your schedule.