As Presbyterians we believe that pastors and congregations are brought together through a call from God. It is a relationship established not primarily for the benefit of one or both of the parties but for the purpose of service in the ministry of Jesus Christ. God has endowed both the leader and the people with particular gifts and experiences that, when brought together, provide the resources for effective ministry.

We believe that God uses committees, papers, procedures, and our polity to call persons to positions of leadership. You will fill out forms, use the latest technology in an Internet-based matching system, and perhaps prospective churches will meet you via videotape or conference call, and then in person. All of these are ways to introduce pastors and church professionals to opportunities with matching gifts and interests. This is just the starting point for a call process. No paper or electronic method can replace the discernment process through which ministers, candidates, educators, and church professionals consider a wide variety of ministry opportunities; and through which Pastor Nominating Committees and Search Committees pray for God's guidance in calling individuals to positions of leadership.