Board Interview (VIP/TIP Ministry)

Board Interview

Relationships: (3/4 of meeting)

The depth and integrity of board relationships and your relationship with the board will determine the effectiveness of this VIP ministry.

Especially essential re Chair & secretary

Get to know the board

Never get a second chance to make a first impression

Balance grace & truth

Unity versus advocate for power or theological segments

Elder or Deacon scripturally qualified or neither or of a management mindset

Length of time on the board - balance of experience and new blood

How well do they know the church?

Present & anticipated needs

Staff strengths & weaknesses

Who serves

How does church membership factor in?

Finances

Beyond the board and ministry leaders are there influencers?

Previous pastors/staff

Is it known why they left?

Are they spoken well of?

How do they understand/see VIP?

How does the church understand VIP

And the board gets to know you

Essentials:

Transparency & integrity

Servant leader

Strengths and weaknesses

Experience and what you have learned

Leadership style:

Collaborative

Equip and empower staff

Coordinate versus micromanage

Negotiate: (1/4 of time)

Salary

Per day/% Sr/Lead Pastor annual salary

Benefits

Mileage/407 tolls

Hospitality

Hours

On-site as compared to at home

Staff meetings

Preaching frequency - depends on staff who expect to and are expected to preach

Admin & communication needs

Pastoral care/interview expectations

Start Date

ASAP other than summer months

Beginning of ministry year ideal

Holidays

Holidays/vacation

What vacation/paid holidays are planned for staff members?

Summer/winter - extended absence impacts VIP

Other details:

Weather- snow belt areas

Health