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First Presbyterian Church of Dalton. Pastor Nominating Committee Meeting August 11, 2013. Starting the Pastor Nominating Process. Pastor Nominating Committee completes and posts online the Ministry Information Form (MIF).
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First Presbyterian Churchof Dalton Pastor Nominating Committee Meeting August 11, 2013
Starting the Pastor Nominating Process Pastor Nominating Committee completes and posts online the Ministry Information Form (MIF). Pastor Nominating Committee reviews Personal Information Forms (PIF) which have been posted online by pastor candidates.
Summary of Survey Results When you think of First Presbyterian Church Dalton which three (3) areas come to mind? Teaching and Preaching Liturgical Worship (prescribed order of worship) Song/Music Ministry Which of the following is more important to you? Focus on reaching out as a church to the unchurched in the community
To what extent does our mission statement of "We do not exist for ourselves, but to know Christ and to make Christ known." accurately depict our congregation? Some Great If your minister could have only one of these traits, which one would you want? #2 – Great Heart #3 – Leader Preacher
Which of the following elements of preaching style effectively communicate God's Word to you? Personal, Relational, Engaging Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points) Practical with Clear Application Preference for: Contemporary Worship: Praise Music, Band, Prayer, Reading, Short Message Traditional Worship: Call to Worship, Prayer, Hymns, Choir, Sermon, Benediction Most Preferred Least Preferred
Do you agree or disagree: "I have a sense of excitement about our congregation's future"? Strongly Agree Do you agree or disagree: "This congregation is always ready to try something new"? Agree-ish
Of the following, which one best describes your opinion of the future direction of this congregation? We are currently deciding on our new direction. How important to you is the continued existence of First Presbyterian Church Dalton? Extremely Very