Rainer on Leadership

The Essentials of a Great Ministry Resume


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We are in the midst of a great reshuffling of ministry positions. Many pastors are considering leaving their churches, and many churches are looking to fill open positions. Most churches still require a resume to be considered as a candidate. What should you include in your resume? On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss the essentials of a great ministry resume. 

Follow the instructions when applying for a specific ministry position.


Keep your resume to two pages.


Including a photo of your family is a common practice, but make it a good one.


Put your ministry goals and objectives in a cover letter, not on the resume.


The most common grammatical mistake is the use of random capitalization.


Hyperbole will lead potential employers to question your character.


Tell a story about your ministry. Don't just use numbers.


Never use the phrase “references available upon request.”

 
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* Another Gospel by Alisa Childers


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Another Gospel by Alisa Childers, detailing her journey seeking truth in response to progressive Christianity, has hit a nerve across the country

* Lee Strobel calls it “the most influential book you will read this year.”
* Alisa had dedicated her life to God but all of that was deeply challenged when she met a progressive pastor. Another Gospel describes her journey as she wrestled with questions that struck at the core of the Christian faith and found her way back to the truth.
* Readers will learn how to stand firm in their biblical beliefs in the face of progressive Christianity.
* Learn how to respectfully identify and respond to false beliefs that are infiltrating the church and threatening historic Christianity
* In a culture of endless questions, we need solid answers.
* Check out the book here:  https://www.alisachilders.com/anothergospel.html
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