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This list of possible questions is not
comprehensive, but suggestive for the committee:
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What events led you to prepare for ministry?
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Briefly state your personal faith.
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How do you describe yourself theologically?
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How do you nurture yourself spiritually?
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How do you care for yourself physically, emotionally,
and socially?
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What personal traits and gifts do you have
that make it possible for you to be effective as a pastor?
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What books have you read recently that have
made an impression on you?
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How do you prepare for a sermon?
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Describe the areas of pastoral ministry you
enjoy the most.
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Describe the areas of pastoral ministry you
enjoy the least.
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What role do you see yourself fulfilling in
relating to committees?
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Tell us about your philosophy and style of
pastoral visitation.
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Discuss your expectations concerning catechetical
instruction.
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Share your thoughts regarding the worship
life of a congregation.
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In what ways to you participate in the community?
In the synod?
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What areas of involvement in your last/current
parish gave you personal satisfaction?
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What is it about our congregation that interests
and challenges you?
Questions that may be asked of you as a committee:
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What is the focus of your congregation? Describe
your mission.
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What is the role of staff and what is the
role of the laity in your congregation?
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How many people are involved in leadership
roles? How are lay people involved in worship?
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In your opinion, how are decisions made in
your congregation?
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What long and short-term goals has the congregation
adopted? When was the last time an in-depth self study was conducted?
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What is the congregation's commitment to support
of and partnership with the synod and the ELCA?
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How does the congregation respond to change
and how are changes made?
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What part should family members of staff play
in the congregation?
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What would you display on a highway billboard
regarding your congregation?
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Why did the previous pastor leave?
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Are there skeletons in the closet that I should
know about in considering the call here?
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