Questions to Consider If a Staff Member Becomes a Candidate for Pastor

Podcast Episode #580

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Thom and Sam discuss the possible scenarios in which a staff member can transition into a lead pastor role. The discussion considers several perspectives including the internal candidate, external candidate, and potential impact on the church.

The six questions from today’s podcast:

1. Will the staff member have a highly visible role in the interim?
2. Should staff members resign if they don’t become the pastor?
3. Does such a move allow for a better transition?
4. Is a known better than an unknown?
5. Are alliances formed with the possibility of disappointment?
6. Do you communicate the possibility to other candidates?

Other highlights:

• Be very cautious in a season of change. It’s hard to keep being an internal candidate a secret.
• In most scenarios the internal candidate will have to resign, so be prepared to resign.
• If you have an internal candidate then alliances will be formed.
• Talk and pray with your spouse because change is going to happen.
• Do not side step the search process as an internal candidate.
• An external candidate should be made aware of an internal candidate.

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