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Initial Interest in Temple:
| Before we get going, are there any questions you have for us? |
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Answer: Make sure this is a time to get to know us. Find out what our church is like. What kind of pastor are we looking for. How is the church doing? Spirit? Finances? Joe H: We are over budget in receipts and under budget in ??. We are debt free. Who is doing preaching? Marty Holman, Alan Harris, George Nester, Jeff Garrison and Steve Kirkwood. Spirit has been good. Joe has been praying for us. He said we can ask him anything we like. |
| Why do you feel called to Baptist Temple? |
| Answer: My wife and I are happy where we are. 20 years on staff. He continues to pray for God’s will. He is not sure yet that CBT is it. He believes God may be calling him to be a lead pastor. |
| What do you find appealing about Baptist Temple? |
| Answer: Oldest son is graduated and engaged and will be staying in FL. 2nd oldest son – applied union welder in Tampa. He has not been brought into this at this time. They will have to pray with him and wait and see. |
| How will moving here impact you and your family, and are they aware of the possibility of that happening? |
| Answer: He doesn’t know at this time. He believes if God is calling him, they will make it work. |
| Are you seeking to pastor any other church at this time |
| Answer: No |
| Will coming here for a week to candidate hurt/cause issues with your current employment |
| Answer: No |
| Do you have any initial Salary and Benefits expectations at this time |
| Answer: Haven’t given it a ton of thought. Would not go somewhere where he could not take care of his family. Only debt – 15 yr mortgage – 8 years left, They tithe and give offerings and gives to missions. Would want to live financially somewhere in the middle of the people. |
Church Administration/Relationships:
| Describe to us what church staff means and what is the role and relationship of a senior pastor with staff |
| Answer: He has been part of a multi-staff church. Very important – Enjoys being a servant leader. Lead sheep. Has ideas he would like to share. He wants to be part of a staff, encourage them, wants them to succeed. Values their input. Not a Lone Ranger. Setting the vision. Enjoys administrative work. References should say Joe is easy to work with. |
| Can you give us an example of any church projects or long range ministry goals you have led |
| Answer: Organized several missions trips, several trips. all in the US. In charge of VBS for 8 years. Summer program – Great Adventure Club. |
| What experiences do you have with the church budget |
| Answer: Good with money. Budget over $1 million. Dave Ramsey fan. Good steward of God’s money. Does not know who gives. |
| Can you tell us what your current relationship is like with your Church Deacons and Trustees |
| Answer: Good relationship. Friends. You have been nominated to be a deacon or trustee. We may disagree, but it should not effect their relationships. Leaving them will be difficult. |
| What is your current relationship like with your senior pastor |
| Answer: Friend, mentor, pastor. Preaching the God’s Word is top priority. Serving others.Can’t say enough good about him. |
| What are you currently doing to build relationships within the community with others and with other community churches |
| Answer: A lot of outreach programs. Easter Egg Extravaganza, Halloween alternative. Meet all of their neighbors. Ministering and witnessing to others. 2nd greatest commandment. |
| Do you currently participate in any Local Ministerial association or other similar para-ministry organizations |
| Answer: No. They have chosen not to participate – His pastor’s direction. Like faith – not opposed. How can two walk who are not of like mind. |
| What role does your spouse play in your ministry and what is she currently doing in your church and community |
| Answer: AWANA, Sign language class on Mondays, Kids ministries, VBS, Kitchen cleaning up, servant |
Spiritual Preferences/Beliefs:
| Do you have a Bible translation preference and where do you think the church as a whole should stand on that issue |
| Answer: Not KJ only, but primarily. Prefers NKJV. Okay with ESV in AWANA or even from the pulpit. Writes his own lessons. Lifeway is great. |
| What view do you hold on the doctrine of Creation |
| Answer: Believes 6 literal days, rested on the 7th. Man created on the 6th day. |
| Do you hold to any certain church service style preferences for Worship Music, Choir use, Church Dress, General Church Atmosphere, such as: Traditional, Contemporary, Modern, Progressive, Mixed…. |
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Answer: Current church – traditional. Likes old hymns and new. Worship in spirit and truth and Christ honoring. They wear suits on Sunday mornings. Doesn’t believe in a dress code for church. No problem wearing less. Dress modestly. Pants okay. |
| Tell us how you define expository preaching |
| Answer: Going through a book of the Bible verse by verse, word by word. His preaching is 80% Expository and 20% Topical |
| Are there any other books other than the Bible that have impacted your life and ministry |
| Answer: Christian Leadership books, 21 Laws of Leadership, Commentaries |
| What other pastors outside of your local church do you listen too and seek out for spiritual advise/growth/support |
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Answer: Mark Driscol – Early stuff, Last couple years there was a falling off. Charles Stanley, John MacArthur Bill Jenkins, president of Continental Baptist Missions, mentor. Support them as a missionary. Lives in Montana. Mark – Awesome guy, mentor. A little more strict than Joe. |
| What boundaries do you have in place to keep you in check from sinning when faced with temptations |
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Answer: Married 26 years. Vacation without kids. Make sure relationship is good. Are we okay. Boundaries: Never alone with a woman. Very cautious and careful. Always try to improve marriage. Be a good example. Would never want to give the wrong impression.
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| Do you have people in your life that you can turn to with your most troubling concerns/problems/situations that you can be real with in your conversations when you need support and ministered to |
| Answer: Doesn’t have a lot of friends. 4 great friends. Vacation together. Can tell them anything. Dave Foster is one of his references, Ron Cole, Chairmen of Trustees, Mike Willis, principle. |
Questions specific for Joe Ferreria
| What does communion look like in your church: closed or open |
| Answer: Open |
| You have served in your church for a number of years now as an associate pastor. Why now do you feel led to leave that for a senior pastor position? |
| Answer: Kids are older and more established. God lays things on his heart. Last year or two he has been more open. Would finish his ministry, Lord willing, wherever he moves. Possible good fit after watching our services and checking out our FB page. |
| You preach to a large crowd on Sunday night and we would like to hear/see more of you doing that.. Does the church website or the church YouTube record the evening services as well? |
| Answer: Keep the main thing the main thing. Joe’s decision – Didn’t want it to be a completion – number of views, etc. Joe could provide audible sermons. Not opposed to taping all services, regardless of who is preaching. |
| You told us as little about your belief on Predestination and said that you “hold to the doctrine of Election” Can you clarify a bit for us what that means |
| Answer: Ephesians 1 – Can’t say it doesn’t exist. Christ died for the whole world. Call upon the Lord to be saved. Joe believes both are taught in scripture. We have a free will. His ways are not our ways . . . |
| When a member refuses to acknowledge their sin and repent, you said they must be removed from the Church. What does that look like both from a Pastor’s role and the Church’s? |
| Answer: Individual first Matt 18, then 2 or 3, then before the church in hope of reconciliation. Deal with issue with smallest number possible. Galatians restore such a one, but be cautious of yourself. |
| What do you feel you and your wife’s God given Spiritual gifts are |
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Answer: Darci says Serving – Joe says humble, servant behind the scenes, Loves working with kids, Administrative skills, organized, Camp Darci – Ladies come to their hours for arts and crafts Joe says – Preaching and teaching. Hates unproductive meetings Darci says: Administrative skills, organized, disciplined, efficient, likes things done right. How much time preparing for a sermon: 10-14 hours
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| Are there any areas of ministry where you feel weak or struggle with and how do you compensate for that |
| Answer: Can’t sing or keep a beat. Not as efficient as he would like to be. He delegates. |
| What things in life and ministry cause you to feel discouraged |
| Answer: Sometimes you just go through the motions or fall in a rut. Doesn’t like change for change sake. Good young couples have left because they needed services nor contemporary. Joe was frustrated. There is value in young and old worshiping together. The church is made up of a diverse congregation. |
Working through our Current situation:
| Do you feel like you are fully aware of our churches’ current situation and condition and actions we have taken as Deacons up to this point |
| Answer: Yes – he believes it has been explained well to him. Eclc -With much knowledge there is much sorrow |
| Are there any areas of concern you have about our church |
| Answer: Nothing major. Make sure isn’t about to close. Financially sound, Salary package to look over. Quarterly business meeting budget/Expenses/Income. Healthy |
| Knowing the actions we have taken with both of the families and our stand on being Biblically forever disqualified from any pulpit as a pastor for his sin, what are your thoughts on our actions as it relates to our former senior pastor |
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| This has been a unique situation with the circumstance of the sin that took place here. Because of this we chose to also have our worship pastor step down due to the nature of the sin extending to his family. After much prayer, discussion, and study of scripture we concluded that his ministry at Baptist temple would no longer be effective and would surely be divisional had we not taken this action. What are your thoughts on that? |
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| Currently our former senior pastor has chosen to stay in the area, possibly seeking to become pastor of another church and he has been discovered leading members away . Do you feel like you are prepared to deal with any issues that continue to arise from this situation and what kind of unique skills and experiences do you feel qualify you as the best choice to shepherd our church through this situation. |
| Answer: Yes. Go talk with Tim, if a viable option. Contact people and tell them he is new and ask them to give us a try. After that, focus on the current and new members. |
Additional Questions for Joe Ferreira
Joe is 46
Would you be willing to come to CBT for a three day weekend, preach, and get to know us and let us you? Joe said Yes.
Darci: How do you feel about moving to Connersville, IN? Exciting and challenging
Does their church support missionaries in other countries? Yes. They support about 20 missionaries, well.
We have a good staff: Would you willing to work them? What is your vision. He would never change anything initially. Hoping they could be a help to him.
Does not sit on other boards in the community.
Trunk-or-Treat – Great way to reach out to the community. Wouldn’t change.
Darci-Wife of senior pastor, support husband and be the helpmeet she is supposed to be.
Joe said Darci is a good wife and mother –
Sunday School Class Joe teaches – Very diverse age group
Ask questions based on scripture
Fun and real
Hobbies: Cycling and running (4 miles per day) Start at 5:30am. Loves basketball, but doesn’t do it anymore. Likes to read.
Darci asked about our AWANA: Last year we had 70 to 80 kids. Foresee kids more this year since we are going to be feeding them
30 – 35 leaders, 15-20 more to do food
Joe asked: Does the pastor preach all services? Joe is concerned about neglecting a message. Always wants to be well prepared. Assured Joe others are willing to preach.
Transition of current church: Groomed for senior pastor, but never been Joe’s goal.
Probably going to be hard. Emotional. Prayerful. Leave a place well. No experience. Not even sure what he would say to pastor Rouse. He would be as gracious as possible.
Spring Hill Baptist Church
Joe is working on Master’s Degree. How far along is he? Is Spring Hill currently covering the tuition?