Your Guide to Ministerial Résumés

To submit this form, include all relevant personal, educational, and professional information as outlined in the guide. Email your completed résumé to the provided contact email, fax it to 731-661-5187, or utilize an online submission form if available on the organization's website. For physical submissions, mail your documents to the Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, at the address provided in the guide. Ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid delays.

Important dates are not applicable for this guide.

The purpose of this form is to provide a structured and comprehensive guide for creating ministerial résumés. It includes detailed instructions on what to include in each section, from personal information to ministerial experience and doctrinal beliefs. By following this guide, prospective ministers can create a professional and effective résumé that accurately represents their qualifications and calling.

• 1. Contact Information: Includes name, professional e-mail address, home address, home phone number, and cell phone number.
• 2. Personal Information: Includes birth date, family, interests, date and place of licensure or ordination, and social media profiles or blogs.
• 3. Education: Lists educational background and any relevant degrees or certifications.
• 4. Ministerial Experience: Details past ministerial roles, job titles, organizations, duration, and responsibilities.
• 5. Secular Work Experience: Highlights relevant secular work experience to demonstrate work ethic, commitment, and maturity.
• 6. Personal Statement of Salvation: Describes the individual's personal journey to salvation and calling into ministry.
• 7. Ministry Statement and Doctrinal Beliefs: Articulates the individual's approach to ministry and core doctrinal beliefs.

Failing to submit this form could lead to missing out on ecclesiastical opportunities and delays in the hiring process.

• Missed Opportunities: Incomplete submission may result in being overlooked for ministerial positions.
• Delayed Hiring Process: Failure to submit necessary information can cause delays in church or organization hiring decisions.

• 1. Applying for Pastoral Roles: Submit this form as part of your application to showcase your qualifications.
• 2. Updating Ministerial Résumés: Use this guide to update and improve existing ministerial résumés.
• 3. Preparing for Seminary Graduation: Seminary students can use this as a template prior to entering the workforce.
• 4. Church Hiring Committees: Churches can use this guide to evaluate and compare candidates.
• 5. Career Counseling: Career counselors can provide this guide to clients pursuing ministry careers.