Return to Top Role of the Tennessee Baptist Convention In keeping with our belief that the local church is autonomous, our role as the TBC Executive Board Ministries is one of support and encouragement. Notify candidate of referral. Provide financial assistance for a period of up to six months, to be paid directly to the church for payment to the participant. Provide a recommended reading list to help stimulate renewal and professional growth. Stay in dialogue with participant, church, pastor and process.
Place resumes before congregations.
It is incumbent upon the Mentor-Pastor to inform his church, in a manner that he deems appropriate, concerning this ministry. The Barnabas Pastor will also be responsible for informing the congregation about each candidate who will be in relationship with the church. This should be done only after referrals from the Church-Ministers Relations office, a background check, and interview between candidate and host pastor. The decision to commit to this ministry should be bathed in prayer. This will allow for ministry gifts to be utilized and will aid the rebuilding of self-esteem.