Sailing Uncertain Seas: A Workbook for Navigating the Search & Call Process

This 58-page workbook is a comprehensive resource for the Christian clergyperson seeking a new congregational ministry position. Each section offers tips and reflection questions with ample space to respond. The workbook covers the following topics:

• How do I know when the time is right to make a move?
• What does a “good fit” position look like for me?
• How do I attend to gaps in the experience I have and the experience I must have?
• How do I get my materials in front of a search team?
• How do I tell my story to search teams?
• How do I prepare spiritually, mentally, and emotionally for interviews?
• What do I wear for interviews?
• How can I reflect on interview experiences in helpful ways?
• How do I get the real story on congregations I’m interested in?
• How do I deal with search team gaffes?
• How do I juggle different search timelines?
• How do I navigate searching while serving elsewhere?
• How do I navigate searching while not serving elsewhere?
• How do I make good use of a search team’s “no"?
• What else do I need to make a good decision if a call is extended?
• How do I negotiate compensation?
• How do I leave my current call well?
• How do I get off to a good start in my new call?

The workbook concludes with links to additional resources.