200 N. Second Ave. Covina, CA 91723 (626) 339-7378
Senior Pastor Application
PLEASE PRINT
First Name ______Middle______Last______
Address______City______State______Zip______
Home Phone (______) ______Cell (_____) ______Other (______)______
Birth Date _____ /_____ /______ Male Female Social Security Number ______/______/ _____
Marital Status Single Married Divorced Separated
If not a U.S. citizen, please give nationality, visa classification and number______
DO YOU BELIEVE
yes no In the virgin birth and deity of our Lord Jesus Christ?
yes no That Jesus is God’s Son and the only way of salvation?
yes no That a person must be born again to receive eternal life?
yes no In the inerrancy and authority of the scriptures?
yes no That Jesus rose from the dead?
yes no That Jesus is coming back to redeem and save his church?
yes no In the practice of Believer’s Baptism & Communion?
CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE
Describe how you received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? ______
Have you been baptized? _____ If yes, describe______
Describe what God has been teaching you personally through the last 3-6 months… ______
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Who has been a key person in your story of coming to Christ and growing in Christian maturity?
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How do you receive accountability in your walk with Christ? Who are three people that know the state of your faith, currently?
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CHURCH EXPERIENCE
List the churches you have attended regularly in the last five years, including current church.
Church______Church______
Dates Attended______Dates Attended______
City/State______City/State______
Pastor______Pastor______
Reason for leaving______Reason for leaving______
yes no Have you ever led anyone to Christ?
yes no Have you ever presented the gospel?
Explain how you would present the gospel to person seeking to know Christ.
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LIFESTYLE
Please answer the following carefully and truthfully. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the ministry position.
yes no Do you have any limitations or conditions preventing you from performing certain types
of activities? If yes, explain______
yes no Have you ever been accused of and/or convicted of any criminal act? If yes, explain.
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SKILLS
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, please rate your ability to perform these skills that may be valuable in the ministry.
______Accounting/Finance______Data Entry ______Photography ______Administration ______Drama production ______Receptionist
______Advertising______Events Coordinator______Sales
______Audio Production______Graphics______Sound Technician
______Computer Proficient ______Journalism______Video Editing
______Athletics______Musician______Web/Blog Design
List any other experience you have acquired which you think will benefit the ministry.
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STYLES REGARDING SERMONS
What tools do you use in preparing for a sermon and how many hours do you prepare?
______As a Sr. Pastor, how do you feel about sharing the pulpit?
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What is the number of times per year you feel is appropriate to be speaking in the pulpit?
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Is your preference to prepare for sermons on campus or off campus?
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PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, please evaluate your personal communication.
______Relating to new people______Establishing relationships
______Conversations with strangers______Maintaining friendships
______Problem solving______Listening
______Sense of humor______Confronting
______Ability to submit to leadership______Ability to finish what is started
______Encouraging others______Being an example
Describe your relationship with your family:
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Describe your best friend: ______
What gives you the greatest passion?
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What tends to upset you most?
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PERSONAL GROWTH
How many books do you read in a year, besides the Bible?______
What was the last book that you read (other than the Bible), and when did you finish it?
Title______
Author______Date finished______
What were the last three movies that you saw?
1______2______3______
Please list any other leader development or personal growth programs you have participated in within the last 5 years. ______
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EDUCATION: College and Graduate School, please provide unofficial transcripts
High School______Year Graduated______GPA ______
Address______
College______Year Graduated______Degree______
Address______Major ______
Graduate School ______Year Graduated______Degree______
Address______Major ______
Other ______Year Graduated______GPA______
Address______
Extracurricular activities that you participated in:
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EMPLOYMENTplease list your last two ministry positions
Church/Company______Supervisor______
Phone (_____)______Dates(month & year) _____ / _____ to ______/ ______
Position______Reason for leaving ______Salary______
Church/Company______Supervisor______
Phone (_____)______Dates(month & year) _____ / _____ to ______/ ______
Position______Reason for leaving ______Salary______
Church/Company______Supervisor______
Phone (_____)______Dates(month & year) _____ / _____ to ______/ ______
Position______Reason for leaving ______Salary______
REFERENCES please provide three references
PASTORAL
Pastor’s Name______Length of acquaintance______
Church Name______Phone (______)______
Address______City______State______Zip______
PASTORAL
Pastor’s Name______Length of acquaintance______
Church Name______Phone (______)______
Address______City______State______Zip______
PERSONAL
Name______Length of acquaintance______
Relationship______Phone (______)______
Address______City______State______Zip______
PERSONAL
Name______Length of acquaintance______
Relationship______Phone (______)______
Address______City______State______Zip______
Please Return this form to:
Christ First Covina 200 N. Second Ave. Covina, CA 91723
c/o- Search Committee Chairman – John Miller
email to:
APPLICANT’S STATEMENT
The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references listed in this application to give you any information that they may have regarding my character and fitness for ministry atChristFirstBaptistChurch. I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations to you and I waive any right that I have to inspect the references provided on my behalf. I clearly understand that acceptance is subject to fulfillment of all requirements and position availability. Failure to keep any of the above qualifications is grounds for dismissal.
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