Sailing Uncertain Seas: A Workbook for Navigating the Search & Call Process (Second Edition)

[NOTE: The second edition offers revised questions and 10% more content than the first edition, particularly in the areas of negotiating compensation, leaving your current call gracefully, and starting your new call well.]

This 64-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.

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