FINDING A PASTOR

At first, the pastoral search process may seem like a daunting task.  But it’s also a moment that presents a unique opportunity for your community to grow in new ways. CBOQ has helped hundreds of churches through this process and has developed several best-practices resources to assist you.

Brian CraigContact Brian Craig, CBOQ’s Director of Leadership Development, (416-620-2939 or ac.tsitpabnull@giarcb) if you have a a specific question about this process.

2. Watch the Video

2. Watch the Video

A 25-minute overview video of the pastoral search process, complete with an overview of the Procedure Manual for Pastoral Search Teams
1. Read the Manual

1. Read the Manual

Discover step-by-step guidelines for the pastoral search process: download the Procedure Manual for Pastoral Search Teams. A variety of related forms and surveys are also available on our Resources page.
3. Post your Ministry Opportunity

3. Post your Ministry Opportunity

Complete a profile for the position you seek to fill, and we'll post it on our jobs page (which receives thousands of views per month). Once your job is posted, we'll give you access to our confidential resume database from pastors currently open to a new ministry opportunity.
4. Browse the Resume List

4. Browse the Resume List

*For use by pastoral search committees only* A confidential database of resumes from pastors seeking placement in a CBOQ church. To obtain a password, contact Elaine Lui (elui@baptist.ca).

Learn more about Interim Ministry

download our step-by-step guide for churches in leadership transition