1. PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 11, 2013 First Presbyterian Church of Dalton

2. Starting the Pastor Nominating Process Pastor Nominating Committee completes and posts online the Ministry Information Form (MIF). Pastor Nominating Committee reviews Personal Information Forms (PIF) which have been posted online by pastor candidates.

3. Completing the MIF

4. Results on Leadership Competencies Theological/Spiritual Interpreter Preaching & Worship Leadership Spiritual Maturity Communication Communicator Public Communicator Interpersonal Engagement Motivator Organizational Leadership Collaboration Strategy and Vision Decision Making Organizational Agility

5. Summary of Survey Results When you think of First Presbyterian Church Dalton which three (3) areas come to mind? Teaching and Preaching Liturgical Worship (prescribed order of worship) Song/Music Ministry Which of the following is more important to you? Focus on reaching out as a church to the unchurched in the community Focus on discipleship and growth within our own church, so that our members can then reach out individually to the unchurched in the community

6. To what extent does our mission statement of "We do not exist for ourselves, but to know Christ and to make Christ known." accurately depict our congregation? If your minister could have only one of these traits, which one would you want? Some Great Preacher #2 – Great Heart #3 – Leader

7. Which of the following elements of preaching style effectively communicate God's Word to you? Preference for: Personal, Relational, Engaging Narrative (use of stories to illustrate points) Practical with Clear Application Traditional Worship: Call to Worship, Prayer, Hymns, Choir, Sermon, Benediction Contemporary Worship: Praise Music, Band, Prayer, Reading, Short Message Most Preferred Least Preferred

8. Do you agree or disagree: "I have a sense of excitement about our congregation's future"? Do you agree or disagree: "This congregation is always ready to try something new"? Strongly Agree Agree-ish

9. Of the following, which one best describes your opinion of the future direction of this congregation? How important to you is the continued existence of First Presbyterian Church Dalton? We are currently deciding on our new direction. Extremely Very