Pastoral Search Resources 

Ministry Web Sites

The Alban Institute offers resources for pastors and those interested in church life and development.

Chrestone Consulting is a Christian company that offers consulting, coaching, strategy planning, and much more. 
 
ChurchJobs offers nationwide database searches of church and pastoral jobs. 
 
ChurchLawToday is an extensive online legal library especially for churches and pastors. It includes pre-employment screening services and resources on church finances, tax guidelines, and compensation; and it publishes an
annual Compensation Handbook for Church Staff. 
 
ChurchStaffing is a source of information for churches and church staff members in personnel and staff relations. 
 
Congregational Resource Guide connects congregational leaders with resources that will enable them to face challenges and foster vitality in their communities of faith. 
 
Interim Ministry Network, an organization of professionals, is dedicated to the health and wellness of church congregations. 
 
MinistryStaffingSearch.org is a site where churches can post positions and pastors can post profiles. It includes a Ministry Compatibility Matrix service. 
 
MyChurch is a free online tool for churches to extend their communities between Sundays and to create an online community with personalized features. 
 
Pastor Search Network helps churches find pastors and ministerial staff. 
 
Orange Tree Employment Screening specializes in working with churches. 
 
Oxford Document Management Company specializes in background checks for churches. 
 
The Pastoral Referral Network connects search committees and pastors.