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Presbyterian Church in America
Office of the Stated Clerk
1700 North Brown Road, Suite 105, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone 678-825-1000 Fax 678-825-1001 Email: pastorsearch@pcanet.org
MINISTERIAL DATA FORM
PART I -- BASIC DATA
(Please type or print)
1. FULL NAME Jonathan Hunt _______________________ DATE COMPLETED 4/7/2016 ___________________
2. HOME ADDRESS 1620 Saint Mary St. ________________ TELEPHONE (715) 396-1314 ___________________
CITY Jackson_____________________________________ STATE MS_____ ZIP 39202 ___________________
EMAIL jh.justified@gmail.com __________________________________
3. ORDINATION: Date ________________ By ______________________________________________________
(Presbytery or Church)
4. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Bible Presbyterian PCA in Merrill, WI / assoc. member at First Presbyterian (PCA) –
Jackson, MS _______________________________________________________________________________________
5. EDUCATION: Name of Each Institution Attended Degree Yr. Grad.
(a) College: Northland International University Pastoral Studies/Biblical Languages 2003
(b) Seminary: Reformed Theological Seminary Master of Divinity 2017
(c) Graduate Training:
(d) Other Professional School: University of Wisconsin Trumpet Performance N/A
(e) Special Training:
6. EXPERIENCE: (Please list in order since Ordination) Month & Year
Church or Field City & State Presbytery Begun Terminated
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Experience -- Professional, Business or other -- that contributes to your use -- in the Ministry?
I was ordained in the Baptist denomination in 2003 and served as a missionary in Taiwan for one year before returning to
be a minister in a Reformed Baptist congregation in Wausau, WI. In 2012, I became a member of a PCA church in
Merrill, Wisconsin where I am currently under care. _______________________________________________________
7. CURRENT POSITION Under care of the Wisconsin Presbytery / intern at First Presbyterian – Jackson, MS ______
8. Date of Birth: 11/26/1980 Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama__________________________________________
9. MARITAL STATUS
(a) Single _____; Married _X____; Remarried _____; Widowed _____
(b) Wife's Full Name Heather Hunt Date of Marriage 9/15/2007 Wife’s Date of Birth 11/16/1979
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
PLEASE NOTE: It would be appreciated if you would treat this Ministerial Data Form in a confidential manner. We hope you will assist us in avoiding
embarrassment to the minister who submitted this Form and thereby shows his desire to cooperate in the program of our Church.
Harvest Baptist Church Wausau, WI N/A 2004 2012
Freedom Baptist Church Kaohsiung, Taiwan N/A 2002 2004
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(c) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DIVORCED? (If so, please state the circumstances below, including the attitude of your
Presbytery at this time.) No
(d) Children: None
Names Ages Names Ages
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(e) Other Dependents:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Please be specific in answering the following:
(a) IF YOU ARE NOT NOW A MEMBER OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, DO YOU INTEND
TO SUPPORT AND BE ACTIVE IN THE DENOMINATION?
(b) ARE YOU IN AGREEMENT WITH THE SYSTEM OF DOCTRINE, DISCIPLINE AND GOVERNMENT OF
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA?
Yes __X__ No _____ If "No", please explain briefly.
11. (a) PRESENT PASTORATE: None__________________________________________ No. of members ________
(b) REMUNERATION:
Present yearly cash salary $_______________; Manse provided $_______________
Annuity Fund $_______________, Social Security $_______________, Hospital Insurance $_______________
Other Allowances -- Books $_______________, Car $_______________, Utilities $_______________
Other -- (Specify) __________________________________ ____ $_______________, Vacation _____ (weeks)
Do these meet your needs? _____________________________________________________________________
(c) DO YOU OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE IN YOUR WORK? _____ Personal ____ or Church Owned? _____
12. REFERENCES: List 5 to 6 persons who would be in a position to give an objective evaluation of your training and
experience. Include at least three ministers and two laymen (who are not members of your present church).
NAME ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip) PHONE (With Area Code)
Yes Yes
Bebo Elkin 1138 Saint Ann St., Jackson, MS 39202 601-259-9394
David Day 1727 Devine St., Jackson, MS 39202 601-720-0866
Marc Dack 715-551-0114
Bill Wymond 10 Park Ave. Apt C, Jackson, MS 39202 601-973-9139
David Strain 145 Napa Valley Circle, Madison, MS 39110 601-973-9104
Andy Perry 1700 E. Third St., Merrill, WI 54452 715-966-9674
Mark Dillman 129 Weston Ave., Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-7085
Bob Smallman 1007 East Third St., Merrill, WI 54452 715-536-7863
7310 Alderson St., Schofield, WI 54476
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PART II -- SUMMARY OF PREFERENCES
(Check all of which you are willing to consider.)
TYPE OF CHURCH
Church with Multiple Staff ____
Church with Solo Pastor ____
Multiple Churches ____
New Church Development ____
Non-PCA Church ____
Tent Making ____
Overseas Ministry ____
Other ____
(Specify) ________________________________
No preference ____
SIZE CHURCH
Under 100 members ____
101-250 members ____
251-500 members ____
501-800 members ____
801-1,000 members ____
1,001-1,600 members ____
Over 1,600 members ____
No preference ____
SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES
Minister of Music ____
Minister to Youth ____
Minister to Senior Citizens ____
Part-time or Short-term Minister ____
Christian School ____
Other ____
(Specify) ________________________________
TYPE OF POSITION
Pastor (Solo) ____
Senior Pastor ____
Associate Pastor ____
Assistant Pastor ____
Interim or Supply ____
Pastoral Counselor ____
Other Position ____
(Specify) ________________________________
No preference ____
TYPE OF COMMUNITY
Inner city ____
Urban (Downtown) ____
Urban (Residential) ____
Suburban ____
Small Town ____
Rural ____
College ____
Retirement ____
Resort/Recreational ____
Agricultural ____
No preference ____
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Continental USA ____
Eastern Canada ____
Western Canada ____
California ____
Pacific Northwest ____
Southwest ____
Rocky Mountain States ____
Plain States (MO, KS, NE) ____
Texas/Oklahoma ____
Upper Mid West (Siouxlands) ____
Mid South (AR, TN, KY) ____
Southern States (LA, MS, AL) ____
Southeast (GA, SC, NC) ____
Florida ____
Appalachian (W PA, WV, VA) ____
Mid Atlantic (Phila., DE, NJ, MD, VA) ____
Midwest (IN, IL, OH) ____
Northeast ____
New York ____
Great Lakes ____
Other ____
(Specify)_________________________________
No preference ____
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
A. On a scale of 1 to 7, evaluate your expertise and weakness in your ministry. (Circle “7” for the areas of greatest strength
and circle “1” for the area of least ability.)
Very Slightly Slightly Very
Strong Strong Strong Average Weak Weak Weak
Preaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Teaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Evangelism 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Discipleship 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Worship Leadership 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Church Administration 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Team Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Counseling 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Leadership Training 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Christian Education 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Pastoral Visitation 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Stewardship Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Diaconal Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Youth Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
College & Career Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Ministry to Senior Citizens 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Singles Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Recreational Activities 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Presbytery/General 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Assembly Involvement
Community Service 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Other ____________________ 7 6 5 4 3 2 1Music
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PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES
(Continued)
B. I WOULD BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN A CONGREGATION THAT PLACED THE PRIORITIES ON MY
MINISTRY THE FOLLOWING WAY: [Circle 4 for a congregation which would place highest priority on the activity;
Circle 0 for a congregation which would place lowest priority on the activity. Circle 2 or 3 for intermediate priorities.
Choose not less than four (4) or more than six (6) of the activities on which you place highest priority.]
Low Priority High Priority
1. WORSHIP LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor and Session work to develop a rich worship life, educating the
congregation for meaningful participation.)
2. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD 0 1 2 3 4
(The word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it
to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the
world. High priority of pastor's time placed on sermon preparation.)
3. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor shares members' struggles regarding the Christian faith, with
opportunity provided for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs,
concerns, doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual
dimensions of life.)
4. CONGREGATIONAL VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Church officers and pastor develop and carry out a systematic plan for
visitation of the entire congregation with special attention to
prospective members and those with special needs.)
5. HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Those in hospitals or emergency situations are regularly visited;
network developed to keep pastor and others informed of crisis
situations; needs of ill or bereaved are met.)
6. CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Emphasis placed in developing fellowship, helping members to know
one another; groups encouraged which give members the opportunity
to love and support one another.)
7. COUNSELING SERVICES 0 1 2 3 4
(A counseling program initiated for assisting those in and outside the
Church; appropriate referrals made when needed.)
8. EVANGELISM 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor and congregation share faith in Christ as personal Savior in total
lifestyle; seek to lead others within and outside the Church to accept
Jesus Christ: congregation is informed, trained, helped to establish
effective evangelism programs for the church.)
9. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 0 1 2 3 4
10. ENCOURAGING THE MINISTRY OF THE LAITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Creative ideas and directions developed together with the Session;
many persons with appropriate skills stimulated to become involved in
services.)
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11. MISSION BEYOND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Awareness of the Church's worldwide mission and opportunities for
corporate and individual involvement; specific projects identified;
persons challenged to support, study and/or visit mission programs on
six continents.)
12. DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PROGRAM 0 1 2 3 4
(Session and pastor identify the educational needs of persons of all ages
and backgrounds, developing programs to meet needs; church
education supported; educational goals are congruent with the total
mission of the Church.)
13. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the
Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current
events; provides instruction for Church Officers; educational leaders,
confirmands and new members.)
14. INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND
ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Concern for identifying social problems in the community; work done
with groups seeking solutions. Time and skills committed to
community groups. Information and encouragement provided which
enable members to become informed and involved.)
15. ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Involvement with other congregations and the denominations in the
community in presenting a united Christian witness in the community.)
16. CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION 0 1 2 3 4
(Two-way communication encouraged, information gathered and
shared that will assist problem solving and decision making; varying
opinions elicited and all encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.)
17. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4
(Pastor accepts appropriate administrative responsibilities, in climate
of delegated tasks and shared leadership; volunteers and professional
staff encouraged to use their ideas and skills. Work done on developing
accountability.)
18. STEWARDSHIP AND COMMITMENT PROGRAMS 0 1 2 3 4
(Session and pastor develop a planned stewardship education program
to communicate the financial needs of the local church and mission
beyond the local church; congregation challenged to commitment to
Church's work.)
19. EVALUATION OF PROGRAM AND STAFF 0 1 2 3 4
(Systematic procedures used to evaluate programs and staff
performance in accord with goals and objectives. Others trained to use
these skills. Regular assessment and evaluation.)
20. CONGREGATIONAL AND DENOMINATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4
(Value placed on balance between local church and Assembly
responsibilities. Congregation and Session know and are involved in
the work of the denomination.)
21. DIACONAL MINISTRIES 0 1 2 3 4
(Ministering to the needs of those inside and outside of the Church.)
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PART IV -- PERSONAL VIEWS AND PRACTICES
Please state briefly (one or two sentences) your personal views and practices using the following outline. Attach additional
paper if necessary. On a separate piece of paper give a brief account of your conversion and Christian testimony.
A. Theological Conviction -- Brief Statement
View of Scripture
World and Life View
Trinity
Person and Work of Christ
Justification
Sanctification (View of Law)
Covenant Theology
Covenant Baptism
Covenant of Works and Grace
Dispensationalism
Five Points of Calvinism
Gifts of the Spirit
As a child of God who adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith, I seek to honor the unconditional sovereignty of God, cherish the grace of God, and
consider seriously the sinfulness of sin. As one who has been redeemed by Jesus, I strive to live before the face of God, shaping my life by the holiness of God,
seeking to have my life and the church’s life contoured by the precepts and principles of God’s Word, and cultivating communion with God through the means
of grace.
I believe that all Scripture is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible and therefore is the only rule for faith and life, and sufficient to guide our worship, and godly
living. While some things are difficult to understand, those things necessary for salvation are clear to every Christian, but only in the illuminating grace of the
Holy Spirit.
God's glory is revealed generally in Creation and specially in His Word, therefore we must view the world and all of life through the lens of Scripture and live
according to its principles and precepts.
There is one and only one God, who is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his Being, Wisdom, Power, Holiness, Justice, Goodness, and truth. This
God exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became a man by taking to Himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy
Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary, and was born of her, yet without sin. He is the only Mediator between God and man, the Prophet, Priest, and King of the
church and he accomplished our salvation by fulfilling all obedience to the Father, satisfying the Law's righteous requirement, by dying for our sins and recon-
ciling us to God, and by rising again from the dead for our justification. His session is at the right hand of God, where he mediates on our behalf.
Justification is an act and not a process of God's free grace wherein he pardons all our sin, and accepts us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness
of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone. Any Christian trusting in Christ alone, is counted righteous before God solely on the basis of the perfect
work of Jesus.
Sanctification is a work, and not an act of God's free grace whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more
to die unto sin and live unto righteousness. While incomplete in this life, sanctification eventually results in the fruit of holiness, without which no man will see
God.
As the governing Redemptive-Historical principle of all of Scripture, there are three main covenants: the Covenant of Works God made with Adam in the Gar-
den, the Covenant of Grace Christ made with His elect, and a Covenant of Redemption made within the Godhead that the Father would appoint the Son to give
up his life for mankind and that Jesus would do so.
All who descend from Adam by normal generation, sinned in Adam and fell with him in his first transgression thereby broke the covenant of Works; that
covenant failing, a gracious covenant was immediately promised to Adam (Gen 3:15), and is seen to be developed in Scripture through the Noahic, Abrahamic,
Mosaic, Davidic, and resulting in the New Covenant, commenced at Christ's death which imputed to the believer the righteousness of Christ who bore the
curse of the covenants. In Christ, the Covenant of Works, Grace, and Redemption are fulfilled.
Covenant Baptism is the sign and seal of the covenant of grace and signifies Christ and all His benefits to those who receive Him by faith. Covenant Baptism is
to be administered only to believers and to their children.
Dispensationalism, which seeks to bifurcate the people and purpose of God, has an unbiblical, dual-structuring of history, and denies the present reign of
Christ. As such, it should be abandoned in all it's forms.
While these are an especially good summary of the soteriology of the Calvinistic system of theology to which I hold heartily, one should take care not to reduce
Reformed Theology merely to these five points.
I believe that, although the extraordinary gifts (i.e., tongues) have ceased with the apostolic age, the Holy Spirit still gifts his people with spiritual gifts, which
are to be used for the edification of the entire church. There is no additional revelation to be received by God, as such gifts ceased at the conclusion of the
apostle’s ministry and therefore the biblical canon. I am in agreement with the letter issued by the General Assembly to churches of the PCA in 1975 pertain-
ing to this issue.
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Evangelism
Church Discipline
Personal Views on Smoking
Use of Alcohol
B. Personal Practices
Indicate approximately how much time (per day or per week) you spend on each of the following:
1. Devotional Life
2. Place of Family
3. Sermon Preparation
4. Hobbies and Recreation
5. Pastoral Work
6. Community Activities
7. Church Administration
8. Other studies
On another sheet of paper give your weekly schedule.
C. Personal Lifestyle
Task Oriented
People Oriented
Both
D. Miscellaneous
Recent continuing education
Awards
Published writing
Special evangelism training
Key experience in ministry
Future goals
Evangelism is a component in every public preaching event and should be a regular feature of the ministry of the Word through various means and opportuni-
ties and in accordance with the precepts and principles of Scripture. New fields are to be evangelized whenever possible with a view to forming a self-sustain-
ing Presbyterian church and presbytery.
Church Discipline begins with forgiveness, and with covering a multitude of sins with love with the goal of restoration and repentance always in sight.
Matthew 18 is explicit as to how one is to use other Christian witnesses and the church if the brother is not repentant.
While the moderate use of tobacco is not forbidden in Scripture and therefore falls within the liberty of the Christian, one must be careful and prudent to refrain
from addiction and harm to the body by reason of it being united to Christ. I personally have smoked a cigar on rare occasions.
1/2 hour per day
3 hours per day
6-8 hours per sermon as this is dependent on schedule of preaching.
1 hour per day which includes regular exercise
Currently not in a pastoral role, but work 40 hours per week.
1-2 hours per week
Currently not in an administrative role, but work 40 hours per week.
14-20 hours per week as a student.
I am both. Though I am, by nature, more task oriented, I have been becoming less of an introvert.
I served two short-term stints as a missionary to Taiwan. I also have ministered in a jail
ministry for a 7 years.
While drunkenness and addiction is condemned in Scripture, the responsible use of alcohol is clearly sanctioned and always to be received with thanksgiving.
I engage in occasional use in low moderation and only in certain contexts with those whom do not struggle with the sin of drunkenness and or alcoholism.
As one who is called to pastoral ministry, it is my goal to equip the saints for the work of ministry, unto their mature
stature in Christ, in the unity of the faith. The means to reach this goal is to preach, teach, and model to others how to
worship the Lord, both in their service to Him during corporate worship and in their respective callings and roles in life –
how to glorify and enjoy our God, which is our chief purpose in all of life.
The three key experiences in my ministry are as a missionary in Taiwan, as a teaching elder in a Reformed Bap-
tist church, and as an intern at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS.

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  • 1. 1 Presbyterian Church in America Office of the Stated Clerk 1700 North Brown Road, Suite 105, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Phone 678-825-1000 Fax 678-825-1001 Email: pastorsearch@pcanet.org MINISTERIAL DATA FORM PART I -- BASIC DATA (Please type or print) 1. FULL NAME Jonathan Hunt _______________________ DATE COMPLETED 4/7/2016 ___________________ 2. HOME ADDRESS 1620 Saint Mary St. ________________ TELEPHONE (715) 396-1314 ___________________ CITY Jackson_____________________________________ STATE MS_____ ZIP 39202 ___________________ EMAIL jh.justified@gmail.com __________________________________ 3. ORDINATION: Date ________________ By ______________________________________________________ (Presbytery or Church) 4. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Bible Presbyterian PCA in Merrill, WI / assoc. member at First Presbyterian (PCA) – Jackson, MS _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. EDUCATION: Name of Each Institution Attended Degree Yr. Grad. (a) College: Northland International University Pastoral Studies/Biblical Languages 2003 (b) Seminary: Reformed Theological Seminary Master of Divinity 2017 (c) Graduate Training: (d) Other Professional School: University of Wisconsin Trumpet Performance N/A (e) Special Training: 6. EXPERIENCE: (Please list in order since Ordination) Month & Year Church or Field City & State Presbytery Begun Terminated __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Experience -- Professional, Business or other -- that contributes to your use -- in the Ministry? I was ordained in the Baptist denomination in 2003 and served as a missionary in Taiwan for one year before returning to be a minister in a Reformed Baptist congregation in Wausau, WI. In 2012, I became a member of a PCA church in Merrill, Wisconsin where I am currently under care. _______________________________________________________ 7. CURRENT POSITION Under care of the Wisconsin Presbytery / intern at First Presbyterian – Jackson, MS ______ 8. Date of Birth: 11/26/1980 Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama__________________________________________ 9. MARITAL STATUS (a) Single _____; Married _X____; Remarried _____; Widowed _____ (b) Wife's Full Name Heather Hunt Date of Marriage 9/15/2007 Wife’s Date of Birth 11/16/1979 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: PLEASE NOTE: It would be appreciated if you would treat this Ministerial Data Form in a confidential manner. We hope you will assist us in avoiding embarrassment to the minister who submitted this Form and thereby shows his desire to cooperate in the program of our Church. Harvest Baptist Church Wausau, WI N/A 2004 2012 Freedom Baptist Church Kaohsiung, Taiwan N/A 2002 2004
  • 2. 2 (c) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DIVORCED? (If so, please state the circumstances below, including the attitude of your Presbytery at this time.) No (d) Children: None Names Ages Names Ages ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ (e) Other Dependents: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Please be specific in answering the following: (a) IF YOU ARE NOT NOW A MEMBER OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, DO YOU INTEND TO SUPPORT AND BE ACTIVE IN THE DENOMINATION? (b) ARE YOU IN AGREEMENT WITH THE SYSTEM OF DOCTRINE, DISCIPLINE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA? Yes __X__ No _____ If "No", please explain briefly. 11. (a) PRESENT PASTORATE: None__________________________________________ No. of members ________ (b) REMUNERATION: Present yearly cash salary $_______________; Manse provided $_______________ Annuity Fund $_______________, Social Security $_______________, Hospital Insurance $_______________ Other Allowances -- Books $_______________, Car $_______________, Utilities $_______________ Other -- (Specify) __________________________________ ____ $_______________, Vacation _____ (weeks) Do these meet your needs? _____________________________________________________________________ (c) DO YOU OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE IN YOUR WORK? _____ Personal ____ or Church Owned? _____ 12. REFERENCES: List 5 to 6 persons who would be in a position to give an objective evaluation of your training and experience. Include at least three ministers and two laymen (who are not members of your present church). NAME ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip) PHONE (With Area Code) Yes Yes Bebo Elkin 1138 Saint Ann St., Jackson, MS 39202 601-259-9394 David Day 1727 Devine St., Jackson, MS 39202 601-720-0866 Marc Dack 715-551-0114 Bill Wymond 10 Park Ave. Apt C, Jackson, MS 39202 601-973-9139 David Strain 145 Napa Valley Circle, Madison, MS 39110 601-973-9104 Andy Perry 1700 E. Third St., Merrill, WI 54452 715-966-9674 Mark Dillman 129 Weston Ave., Wausau, WI 54403 715-842-7085 Bob Smallman 1007 East Third St., Merrill, WI 54452 715-536-7863 7310 Alderson St., Schofield, WI 54476
  • 3. 3 PART II -- SUMMARY OF PREFERENCES (Check all of which you are willing to consider.) TYPE OF CHURCH Church with Multiple Staff ____ Church with Solo Pastor ____ Multiple Churches ____ New Church Development ____ Non-PCA Church ____ Tent Making ____ Overseas Ministry ____ Other ____ (Specify) ________________________________ No preference ____ SIZE CHURCH Under 100 members ____ 101-250 members ____ 251-500 members ____ 501-800 members ____ 801-1,000 members ____ 1,001-1,600 members ____ Over 1,600 members ____ No preference ____ SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES Minister of Music ____ Minister to Youth ____ Minister to Senior Citizens ____ Part-time or Short-term Minister ____ Christian School ____ Other ____ (Specify) ________________________________ TYPE OF POSITION Pastor (Solo) ____ Senior Pastor ____ Associate Pastor ____ Assistant Pastor ____ Interim or Supply ____ Pastoral Counselor ____ Other Position ____ (Specify) ________________________________ No preference ____ TYPE OF COMMUNITY Inner city ____ Urban (Downtown) ____ Urban (Residential) ____ Suburban ____ Small Town ____ Rural ____ College ____ Retirement ____ Resort/Recreational ____ Agricultural ____ No preference ____ GEOGRAPHICAL AREA Continental USA ____ Eastern Canada ____ Western Canada ____ California ____ Pacific Northwest ____ Southwest ____ Rocky Mountain States ____ Plain States (MO, KS, NE) ____ Texas/Oklahoma ____ Upper Mid West (Siouxlands) ____ Mid South (AR, TN, KY) ____ Southern States (LA, MS, AL) ____ Southeast (GA, SC, NC) ____ Florida ____ Appalachian (W PA, WV, VA) ____ Mid Atlantic (Phila., DE, NJ, MD, VA) ____ Midwest (IN, IL, OH) ____ Northeast ____ New York ____ Great Lakes ____ Other ____ (Specify)_________________________________ No preference ____ X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
  • 4. 4 PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES A. On a scale of 1 to 7, evaluate your expertise and weakness in your ministry. (Circle “7” for the areas of greatest strength and circle “1” for the area of least ability.) Very Slightly Slightly Very Strong Strong Strong Average Weak Weak Weak Preaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Teaching 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Evangelism 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Discipleship 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Worship Leadership 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Church Administration 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Team Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Counseling 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Leadership Training 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Christian Education 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pastoral Visitation 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Stewardship Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Diaconal Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Youth Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 College & Career Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ministry to Senior Citizens 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Singles Ministry 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Recreational Activities 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Presbytery/General 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Assembly Involvement Community Service 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Other ____________________ 7 6 5 4 3 2 1Music
  • 5. 5 PART III -- PASTORAL ACTIVITIES (Continued) B. I WOULD BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN A CONGREGATION THAT PLACED THE PRIORITIES ON MY MINISTRY THE FOLLOWING WAY: [Circle 4 for a congregation which would place highest priority on the activity; Circle 0 for a congregation which would place lowest priority on the activity. Circle 2 or 3 for intermediate priorities. Choose not less than four (4) or more than six (6) of the activities on which you place highest priority.] Low Priority High Priority 1. WORSHIP LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4 (Pastor and Session work to develop a rich worship life, educating the congregation for meaningful participation.) 2. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD 0 1 2 3 4 (The word of God is preached with urgency and conviction, bringing it to bear on the changing needs of individuals, the community, and the world. High priority of pastor's time placed on sermon preparation.) 3. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS 0 1 2 3 4 (Pastor shares members' struggles regarding the Christian faith, with opportunity provided for individuals and groups to reflect on beliefs, concerns, doubts regarding Christian understanding of the spiritual dimensions of life.) 4. CONGREGATIONAL VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4 (Church officers and pastor develop and carry out a systematic plan for visitation of the entire congregation with special attention to prospective members and those with special needs.) 5. HOSPITAL OR EMERGENCY VISITATION 0 1 2 3 4 (Those in hospitals or emergency situations are regularly visited; network developed to keep pastor and others informed of crisis situations; needs of ill or bereaved are met.) 6. CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 0 1 2 3 4 (Emphasis placed in developing fellowship, helping members to know one another; groups encouraged which give members the opportunity to love and support one another.) 7. COUNSELING SERVICES 0 1 2 3 4 (A counseling program initiated for assisting those in and outside the Church; appropriate referrals made when needed.) 8. EVANGELISM 0 1 2 3 4 (Pastor and congregation share faith in Christ as personal Savior in total lifestyle; seek to lead others within and outside the Church to accept Jesus Christ: congregation is informed, trained, helped to establish effective evangelism programs for the church.) 9. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING 0 1 2 3 4 10. ENCOURAGING THE MINISTRY OF THE LAITY 0 1 2 3 4 (Creative ideas and directions developed together with the Session; many persons with appropriate skills stimulated to become involved in services.)
  • 6. 6 11. MISSION BEYOND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 0 1 2 3 4 (Awareness of the Church's worldwide mission and opportunities for corporate and individual involvement; specific projects identified; persons challenged to support, study and/or visit mission programs on six continents.) 12. DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM 0 1 2 3 4 (Session and pastor identify the educational needs of persons of all ages and backgrounds, developing programs to meet needs; church education supported; educational goals are congruent with the total mission of the Church.) 13. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4 (Pastor accepts an active teaching role, interpreting and teaching the Scriptures, theological concepts, history of the Church and current events; provides instruction for Church Officers; educational leaders, confirmands and new members.) 14. INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITY PROBLEMS AND ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4 (Concern for identifying social problems in the community; work done with groups seeking solutions. Time and skills committed to community groups. Information and encouragement provided which enable members to become informed and involved.) 15. ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES 0 1 2 3 4 (Involvement with other congregations and the denominations in the community in presenting a united Christian witness in the community.) 16. CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNICATION 0 1 2 3 4 (Two-way communication encouraged, information gathered and shared that will assist problem solving and decision making; varying opinions elicited and all encouraged to listen to opposing points of view.) 17. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP 0 1 2 3 4 (Pastor accepts appropriate administrative responsibilities, in climate of delegated tasks and shared leadership; volunteers and professional staff encouraged to use their ideas and skills. Work done on developing accountability.) 18. STEWARDSHIP AND COMMITMENT PROGRAMS 0 1 2 3 4 (Session and pastor develop a planned stewardship education program to communicate the financial needs of the local church and mission beyond the local church; congregation challenged to commitment to Church's work.) 19. EVALUATION OF PROGRAM AND STAFF 0 1 2 3 4 (Systematic procedures used to evaluate programs and staff performance in accord with goals and objectives. Others trained to use these skills. Regular assessment and evaluation.) 20. CONGREGATIONAL AND DENOMINATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 0 1 2 3 4 (Value placed on balance between local church and Assembly responsibilities. Congregation and Session know and are involved in the work of the denomination.) 21. DIACONAL MINISTRIES 0 1 2 3 4 (Ministering to the needs of those inside and outside of the Church.)
  • 7. 7 PART IV -- PERSONAL VIEWS AND PRACTICES Please state briefly (one or two sentences) your personal views and practices using the following outline. Attach additional paper if necessary. On a separate piece of paper give a brief account of your conversion and Christian testimony. A. Theological Conviction -- Brief Statement View of Scripture World and Life View Trinity Person and Work of Christ Justification Sanctification (View of Law) Covenant Theology Covenant Baptism Covenant of Works and Grace Dispensationalism Five Points of Calvinism Gifts of the Spirit As a child of God who adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith, I seek to honor the unconditional sovereignty of God, cherish the grace of God, and consider seriously the sinfulness of sin. As one who has been redeemed by Jesus, I strive to live before the face of God, shaping my life by the holiness of God, seeking to have my life and the church’s life contoured by the precepts and principles of God’s Word, and cultivating communion with God through the means of grace. I believe that all Scripture is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible and therefore is the only rule for faith and life, and sufficient to guide our worship, and godly living. While some things are difficult to understand, those things necessary for salvation are clear to every Christian, but only in the illuminating grace of the Holy Spirit. God's glory is revealed generally in Creation and specially in His Word, therefore we must view the world and all of life through the lens of Scripture and live according to its principles and precepts. There is one and only one God, who is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his Being, Wisdom, Power, Holiness, Justice, Goodness, and truth. This God exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became a man by taking to Himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary, and was born of her, yet without sin. He is the only Mediator between God and man, the Prophet, Priest, and King of the church and he accomplished our salvation by fulfilling all obedience to the Father, satisfying the Law's righteous requirement, by dying for our sins and recon- ciling us to God, and by rising again from the dead for our justification. His session is at the right hand of God, where he mediates on our behalf. Justification is an act and not a process of God's free grace wherein he pardons all our sin, and accepts us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone. Any Christian trusting in Christ alone, is counted righteous before God solely on the basis of the perfect work of Jesus. Sanctification is a work, and not an act of God's free grace whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin and live unto righteousness. While incomplete in this life, sanctification eventually results in the fruit of holiness, without which no man will see God. As the governing Redemptive-Historical principle of all of Scripture, there are three main covenants: the Covenant of Works God made with Adam in the Gar- den, the Covenant of Grace Christ made with His elect, and a Covenant of Redemption made within the Godhead that the Father would appoint the Son to give up his life for mankind and that Jesus would do so. All who descend from Adam by normal generation, sinned in Adam and fell with him in his first transgression thereby broke the covenant of Works; that covenant failing, a gracious covenant was immediately promised to Adam (Gen 3:15), and is seen to be developed in Scripture through the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and resulting in the New Covenant, commenced at Christ's death which imputed to the believer the righteousness of Christ who bore the curse of the covenants. In Christ, the Covenant of Works, Grace, and Redemption are fulfilled. Covenant Baptism is the sign and seal of the covenant of grace and signifies Christ and all His benefits to those who receive Him by faith. Covenant Baptism is to be administered only to believers and to their children. Dispensationalism, which seeks to bifurcate the people and purpose of God, has an unbiblical, dual-structuring of history, and denies the present reign of Christ. As such, it should be abandoned in all it's forms. While these are an especially good summary of the soteriology of the Calvinistic system of theology to which I hold heartily, one should take care not to reduce Reformed Theology merely to these five points. I believe that, although the extraordinary gifts (i.e., tongues) have ceased with the apostolic age, the Holy Spirit still gifts his people with spiritual gifts, which are to be used for the edification of the entire church. There is no additional revelation to be received by God, as such gifts ceased at the conclusion of the apostle’s ministry and therefore the biblical canon. I am in agreement with the letter issued by the General Assembly to churches of the PCA in 1975 pertain- ing to this issue.
  • 8. 8 Evangelism Church Discipline Personal Views on Smoking Use of Alcohol B. Personal Practices Indicate approximately how much time (per day or per week) you spend on each of the following: 1. Devotional Life 2. Place of Family 3. Sermon Preparation 4. Hobbies and Recreation 5. Pastoral Work 6. Community Activities 7. Church Administration 8. Other studies On another sheet of paper give your weekly schedule. C. Personal Lifestyle Task Oriented People Oriented Both D. Miscellaneous Recent continuing education Awards Published writing Special evangelism training Key experience in ministry Future goals Evangelism is a component in every public preaching event and should be a regular feature of the ministry of the Word through various means and opportuni- ties and in accordance with the precepts and principles of Scripture. New fields are to be evangelized whenever possible with a view to forming a self-sustain- ing Presbyterian church and presbytery. Church Discipline begins with forgiveness, and with covering a multitude of sins with love with the goal of restoration and repentance always in sight. Matthew 18 is explicit as to how one is to use other Christian witnesses and the church if the brother is not repentant. While the moderate use of tobacco is not forbidden in Scripture and therefore falls within the liberty of the Christian, one must be careful and prudent to refrain from addiction and harm to the body by reason of it being united to Christ. I personally have smoked a cigar on rare occasions. 1/2 hour per day 3 hours per day 6-8 hours per sermon as this is dependent on schedule of preaching. 1 hour per day which includes regular exercise Currently not in a pastoral role, but work 40 hours per week. 1-2 hours per week Currently not in an administrative role, but work 40 hours per week. 14-20 hours per week as a student. I am both. Though I am, by nature, more task oriented, I have been becoming less of an introvert. I served two short-term stints as a missionary to Taiwan. I also have ministered in a jail ministry for a 7 years. While drunkenness and addiction is condemned in Scripture, the responsible use of alcohol is clearly sanctioned and always to be received with thanksgiving. I engage in occasional use in low moderation and only in certain contexts with those whom do not struggle with the sin of drunkenness and or alcoholism. As one who is called to pastoral ministry, it is my goal to equip the saints for the work of ministry, unto their mature stature in Christ, in the unity of the faith. The means to reach this goal is to preach, teach, and model to others how to worship the Lord, both in their service to Him during corporate worship and in their respective callings and roles in life – how to glorify and enjoy our God, which is our chief purpose in all of life. The three key experiences in my ministry are as a missionary in Taiwan, as a teaching elder in a Reformed Bap- tist church, and as an intern at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS.