Searching Calling Ordaining Installing: A handbook for Congregational-Christian Churches

By Rev. Don Bliss

The calling of a new minister is not merely a matter of resumes, references, and rituals. It is a sacred act of discernment, in which the people of God seek the heart of the Good Shepherd. A rushed or poorly considered hire may satisfy immediate pressures, but it will almost always result in deeper long-term pain. On the other hand, a proper search process, guided by Scripture, prayer, and spiritual wisdom, can be one of the most unifying and faith-building experiences in a church's life. It affirms the truth that God provides for His people, that He still calls men and women into ministry, and that He delights to give shepherds after His own heart (Jeremiah 3:15)." Contents include every part of the search and call process, with helpful indeces.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1257822780
• ISBN13: 9781257822782
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"