We hope that you have already reviewed "Pick A Pastor Package Pt 1", if not go therenow. It is of primary paramount importance that you look and analyze your potential pastor in the light of scripture. That is the purpose of 1 Timothy and Titus.
 1Ti 3:14 ¶ These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
 1Ti 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Look at the commandment Paul gives for the letter to Titus "to set order and ordain elders". Paul then precedes to give the qualifications for eldership.
Tit 1:5 ¶ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:


If your potential pastor has passed the authority of scripture, we move on to the next portion of selecting a pastor. If he failed to pass the scrutiny of scripture there is no need in interviewing him further because he has shown himself to be disqualified. We ask you to simply review this list of questions (of course you can print them out). Some questions you may know the answer to, others questions you may be able to get answered by people already attending the congregation. Often the premilnary answer will let you know that no further interview is necessary.

i.e. If you find out that his last two conferences where Creflo and TD Jakes you need to move on.
i.e. If the pastor chooses books and cd's from Fred Price to be marooned with, move on.
i.e. If the pastor confirms belief in lesbian pastors, run quickly.


THE INTERVIEW

When was your Last sermon on hell or heaven?
Do you have Business meetings regularly scheduled?
Is evangelism taught to the body?
What tools, (I.e. Tapes, cds', books) are used in training?
What are your requirements for leadership?
Is evangelism a requirement for leadership?
Are there regularly scheduled outings for witnessing?
Do you teach on biblical doctrine?
What are your favorite 3 authors?
Could you list the last 3 books you read?
What is the name of the last book you read twice?
Who are your favorite 2 tv evangelist.
Are you pro-life?
What Denomination or ministries are you associated with?
Have you ever taught a sermon out of Malachi that didn't include 3:8-10?
What seminary did you attend?
If you were marooned on an island with a choice of books and tapes by one Christian author who would that be?
Do you support women as pastors?
What made you choose your youth pastor?
Do you believe in the inerrancy of scripture?
What is your ministry Doctrine or Statement of Belief?
Have you taught on Hamartiology or Soteriology?*
How long have you been married?
What are the ages of your children?
Do you present an annual budget to the body?
What annual conferences do you host?
Do you teach tithing or free will giving or both?
Do you have a ladies ministry?  If yes, when do they meet, what special functions do they have, etc?
Do you systematically go through the bible?
What bible or church conferences have you attended the last 2 years?
If you could invite any nationally known speaker, who would that be?
Do you preach topically or expositionally?
Can a person who is living in a persistent lifestyle of sin inherit eternal life?

These questions are designed to determine the position of the potential pastor on a variety of issues. The quickie three are; conferences, books and speakers. Generally if you know these three you can determine whether to conclude or continue the interview.  If you don’t know what Hamartiology or Soteriology are don’t worry but a true pastor should. These questions help to expose any affinity to false teachers and doctrines. These questions will also give insight as to whether the pastor is Bible driven or cultural driven. This selection process is prayer and bible driven. Refuse to sit under any pastor that boldly contradicts scripture.