A crucial part of ABCRM’s relationship with member congregations is assistance in the search process for pastoral leadership. As we supply names to the congregations, there is an inherent responsibility on us to have “vetted” to some degree these candidates. Because we are asked by many different individuals from many different settings to take names to our member congregations, we are attempting to define the appropriate level of vetting for candidates who are not well known to us.

To this end the following documents will be requested from individuals who contact the Region prior to our “actively” (including the profile in as many searches as possible whether the conditions warrant their inclusion or not) circulating a candidates information to active search committees. Should the information provided on any of these forms create concern for the staff of ABCRM, they reserve the right to refuse to carry the candidate’s information to ABCRM churches. Should this be the case, the candidate will be notified of this decision by the Executive Minister.