According to the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, “The church/pastoral relationship shall be reviewed by the church board, meeting with the Pastor and the District Superintendent, after two years, and then again every four years.” This process is intended to facilitate healthy communication between the pastor and the leadership team. Through the review there is the opportunity to gain better focus on the partnership between the pastor and the church and to consider any areas that could be strengthened, helping the church to more effective in its ministry efforts.
You will find three forms:
1) Pastoral Review: Pastor’s Form: This form should be completed by the Lead Pastor and emailed to the District Superintendent at darenpitcher0@gmail.com.
2) Pastoral Review Questions for Board Members: The Secretary of your Church Board is responsible to distribute the link to all board members.
3) Pastoral Review: Secretary of the Board Form: This form should be completed by the Secretary of the Board.
Please note that all forms need to be completed at least 10 days prior to the District Superintendent’s scheduled meeting with the church board. Responses will be process by the District Superintendent with a summary of findings at that board meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Daren Pitcher at 805-801-0300 or darenpitcher0@gmail.com. Thank you for your thoughtful and prayerful participation in this valuable process.
Daren Pitcher
Central Cal D.S.