“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryThe gift of a godly pastor cannot be overemphasized, but the task of finding a faithful pastor is daunting. In this booklet, seasoned pastor Mark Dever offers clear, biblical insight to churches in search of new leadership by providing six characteristics to look for in a new pastor, along with eleven strategies to implement during the search process. Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleshipSix biblical insights into the attributes of a faithful pastorEncourages Christians with the power of the warm, nurturing grace of their local church gatheringsEleven best practice suggestions for search committeesPart of the 9Marks Church Questions seriesFormatted as a small booklet ideal for sharing

“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryThe gift of a godly pastor cannot be overemphasized, but the task of finding a faithful pastor is daunting. In this booklet, seasoned pastor Mark Dever offers clear, biblical insight to churches in search of new leadership by providing six characteristics to look for in a new pastor, along with eleven strategies to implement during the search process. Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleshipSix biblical insights into the attributes of a faithful pastorEncourages Christians with the power of the warm, nurturing grace of their local church gatheringsEleven best practice suggestions for search committeesPart of the 9Marks Church Questions seriesFormatted as a small booklet ideal for sharing