Search and Call

Search the Wisconsin Conference Ministry Opportunities

Search and Call Committees –

It is our every intention to make these uncertain times go a little smoother for you and your church. This page contains documents you may need now or in the future. Your committee should have received the Search and Call Manual (red binder). The Conference is here for you throughout your search, from the accumulating of data for your local church profile to the celebration of your called candidate – and everything in between.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call or email me with your concerns.

Susan Taylor, Search and Call Coordinator, 608-846-7880, email Susan

Resources for Churches Searching for a Pastor

• Local Church Profile 2017 – PDF
• Local Church Profile 2017 – Word document
• Descriptive Paragraph-to be submitted with Local Church Profile
• Process to Call a Pastor – PDF
• Compensation Guidelines for Authorized Ministers 2021-2023 (Salary Guidelines)

Sample call agreements and contracts

• Call Agreement – PDF
• Call Agreement – Word document
• 3 Way Covenant – PDF
• 3 Way Covenant – Word document
• 4 Way Covenant – PDF
• 4 Way Covenant – Word document
• Call Agreement Workbook (link to purchase)
• Interim Ministry Contract – PDF
• Interim Ministry Contract – Word document

UCC Guides for Pastoral Search and Call:

• Notes for the Local Church
• Notes for the Minister in Search
• Notes for the Supply Pastor
• Notes for the Intentional Interim Minister

Additional Resources

• 11-Year Reports (2020) (Wisconsin Conference Churches Statistical Information)
• So Your Pastor is New: First Call Discussion Guide
• Salary Guidelines and health insurance cost information are available on the Financial page.