Foundational and absolute
- A good or godly man with a kind manner.
- A strong and enduring marriage.
- Compatible theology and stances on most important particular issues Very high priorities
- A good Bible teacher and student of the Word.
- Someone who loves the people of the church and seeks to care for them —personally and as an organized church.
- One who prays for and cares for the church to grow by reaching the unchurched.
- One who supports and educates people about global missions, as well as local outreach.
Very high priorities
- A good Bible teacher and student of the Word.
- Someone who loves the people of the church and seeks to care for them —personally and as an organized church.
- One who prays for and cares for the church to grow by reaching the unchurched.
- One who supports and educates people about global missions, as well as local outreach..
Strong desires
- Easy to talk to, and cares about individuals.
- Studies and is willing to lead church strategy and organization of ministries.
- Healthy in body and mind.
- Hard worker, not watching the clock or erratic in schedule.
- Not seeing our church as a stopover.
Rather subjective
- Someone our family would be glad to have lunch with.
- Someone our young people will like and listen to.
- Someone I would like to do my funeral.
- Someone I would invite my unchurched neighbor to meet or hear speak.
- Someone who would challenge our leaders and volunteers.