Note to Pastors and Sessions

In 2023, as I facilitated the pastoral search at Valley Springs Presbyterian, we noticed how The RightPath® assessment instruments maximize the efficacy of the hiring process. At Valley Springs, I coached the team in developing a well constructed process using the instrument alongside other sources. I set up each prospective candidate to take the assessment, then team members and I conducted a concise debrief with them, and finally we formulated accurate behavioral interview questions for subsequent panel interviews and reference checks. As we interacted with potential candidates each one expressed appreciation for our process. This powerful tool has aided in discerning the fit of the man for the priorities and qualities of a lead pastor for a particular church at a particular time.

I would love to talk with you about how helpful we can be for your church in coaching, hiring, and team building using the RightPath®.

To that end we plan to offer a gospel-centered leadership retreat in 2024 in a beautiful place using the RightPath®. Watch for details to come. If you would like to schedule a brief conversation to discuss a retreat, coaching, team building, or hiring please contact us at stephen@provisionsgroup.co.

If you are reading this, it means you’re part of a circle of friendship with a common concern for the health of pastoral couples and the congregations they serve. We’ve often asked for prayer that God would lead us: to connect with those of his choosing, to offer what he’s taught us, and to cultivate in them good hope for the health of their congregations. The work with Valley Springs was such a connection—though his answers have often surprised us, he has always shown his wisdom, grace, and goodness.

This post was adapted and updated from our September 2023 Update.

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