MRC Placement Questions for Churches

God confirms and sustains our callings in community. The questions below will help the Ministry Resource Center best pair your church or ministry with the vision and values of a qualified candidate. So, let’s get to know each other.

General Information

Church Name*

Church Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Church Website or Online Presence address

Submitter's Name*

First Last

Submitter's Title/Role at the church:*

Submitter's Email*

Submitter's Phone*

Church Information

What do you love about your church?*

How would you describe the community in which the church is located?*

(Urban, suburban, rural, etc. Maybe include population, what community is known for, etc.)

What is your church known for in the community?*

Describe your congregational health AND the level of spiritual growth over the last three years.*

*2 Part Question*

What is your annual income vs annual expense?*

In addition to this question, please feel free to provide as much information as you choose about the church financial situation (if you want to upload a file, you can do so below)

Upload Financial summary (optional)

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Position Specific

What does your Church Organizational/Leadership Chart look like and where does this position fit into the chart*

You can answer this 2-part question with text below and if you choose, you may also upload a file of the Organizational Chart (making sure to show where this position)

Upload Organizational Chart (optional)

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Describe the position you are hiring.*

(i.e. Title, demographic ministering to, job description, expectations, budget for this specific ministry, etc.). *You may also upload a file below with the information if you choose

Upload File(s) with Position Information (Optional)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Why is this position available?*

(Examples: is this a new position because the church is growing or expanding it's ministry? If this is an existing position, why is it now open/what happened to the previous minister? Is the leadership all on board with this position or is there hesitation from some? Etc.

Staff Well-being

What does your staff/team do together for fun?*

How does the church invest in the staff’s personal/pastoral/spiritual development (conferences, counseling, education, spiritual direction, etc.)?*

Theological Values

What are the key doctrinal/theological beliefs to which a candidate's alignment is essential?*

How does the church’s leadership approach differing theological perspectives?*