Missions Pastor Interview Questions

What is your testimony?

We at JustChurchJobs believe that this question should always be asked first and foremost no matter what position it is that you are trying to fill. A testimony is an induvial life story of who they were before they met Christ, how they came to salvation in Christ, and what their transformed life after finding Christ looked like. Sharing a testimony requires vulnerability which is necessary for working in ministry and spreading the gospel. This question is even more important for the role of the missions pastor as their role deals heavily in the spreading of the gospel on missions trips.

Can you give an example of when you shared the gospel?

As mentioned above, the role of the missions pastor deals heavily in the sharing and spreading of the gospel. It would be helpful to you to listen to a time when they have shared the gospel because if a candidate has never shared the gospel before or even feels uncomfortable in sharing the gospel, then they should not be considered any further.

What places specifically do you want to reach missions wise?

A high-quality candidate should be already thinking of places to go on mission to or places they have been before and are passionate about. This shows initiative in the candidate and really shows off their work ethic and shows if they are on fire or not for the Lord and for doing missions. An apathetic candidate is going to be on the opposite end of the spectrum and someone who is not actively thinking of ways that the church can go on mission.

How would you approach someone on your missions team who is causing problems in the missions environment?

This is an important question to ask your candidates to get a good read of their problem-solving skills and how they handle conflict. When it comes to missions or really any area of the church, it is extremely difficult to complete tasks and focus on the goals at hand when someone is causing problems. A high-quality candidate should give Biblically sound ways of dealing with conflict with grace and truth.

What are some ideas you have for fundraising missions trips?

Missions trips are certainly not free and require fundraising to pay for things like travel expenses, food expenses, and other things. This question will give a clear look at not only the creativity and innovativeness of the candidate, but it would also give you a look into their practicality. As the role of the missions pastor, candidates should be able to come up with creative ideas to fundraise missions trips that get the whole congregation involved.

Could you give a gospel presentation in 3 minutes or less?

This question may seem a little strange, but it is important that a candidate for this position be able to share the gospel in quick and simplified manner. Nobody knows how long they will have when given a gospel presentation and needs to make the most of it.