For pastors, elder boards, and congregations: selecting leaders who are ready to lead, and to govern.
Presenting an elder to the congregation is one of the most consequential acts of church governance, and one of the most rushed. The cost of presenting someone who is not ready is paid by the whole church, often for years.
Our free summary walks through how to evaluate readiness and structure the selection process so the people you present are genuinely prepared to lead and govern.
Read the full summary. A free PDF you can read and share with your leadership.
Pastors, boards, church planters, and administrators of churches and ministry organizations working through the topics on this page.
What format does it come in?
The free summary is available to read and download as a PDF. Paid reference guides are delivered as PDFs; templates as editable Word documents; tools as spreadsheets.
Does this count as professional advice?
No. These are educational frameworks drawn from professional experience in ministry administration and governance. They do not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice, and we recommend review by a qualified professional before acting.
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