Pastoral Candidating — Blog

Book Giveaway 2 of 5: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Don’t Just Send a Resume.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 18, 20202020b, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Happy 1-Year Birthday: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Thanks for making last year so successful.

Writing, Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 14, 20202020a, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Podcast Interview: Don’t Just Send a Resume to a Missions Agency

I recently talked with my friends Alex and Scott on The Missions Podcast about things to watch for during the hiring process in missions.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekJuly 2, 20192019a, Missions, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Audiobook in Production: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Here’s a sample and an update about the audiobook for Don’t Just Send a Resume.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekMarch 12, 20192019a, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Thank You, New Life Bible Fellowship

Today, my book Don’t Just Send a Resume is available for order. It’s dedicated to New Life Bible Fellowship.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 14, 20192019a, Pastoral Candidating Comments

New and Notable: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Author and blogger Tim Challies shares about my book Don’t Just Send a Resume.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 5, 2019Pastoral Candidating, 2019a Comments

When a Book Is an Ambulance

Don’t Just Send a Resume is a book to get people who can help to where help is needed.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekJune 26, 2018Kickstarter, Pastoral Candidating, 2018bComment

A Book Both Awesome and Ignorable

Here’s what some pastors have said about my book . . .

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekJune 12, 2018Pastoral CandidatingComment

Pastor, Over Prepare for Job Interviews

During the last 12 months, I’ve been posting some tips to help pastors find the right job in a local church. This post is a continuation of the series. In it, I discuss “why” and “how” to get ready for job interviews.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekJune 14, 2016Interview, Pastoral Candidating, 2016aComment

Smoke the Curve

Recently, I’ve been posting some tips to help pastors find the right job in a local church. I'm currently working to compile all of the posts (and more) into a book. Here is the proposed introduction to Chapter 2. It’s a story from my track and field days.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekMarch 1, 2016Pastoral Candidating, 2016aComment

When to Play the Field and When to Date Exclusively

Recently, I’ve been posting some tips to help pastors find the right job in a local church. This post is a continuation of the series. In it, I encourage pastors looking for a job to think about when it is appropriate “to play the job field” and when they need to “date a job exclusively.”

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 9, 2016Pastoral Candidating, Leaving a Job, 2016aComment

Don’t Be Shy About or Afraid to Talk About Money

Recently, I’ve been posting some tips to help pastors find the right job in a local church. This post is a continuation of the series. It’s about why you shouldn’t be shy or afraid to talk about money during the hiring process.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekDecember 29, 2015Money, Pastoral Candidating, 2015bComment

More Tips for Getting the Right Job in Ministry, Part III of V

I’ve been writing a series of posts designed to help those looking for a job in Christian ministry. This is a continuation of the series, as well as background on why it’s important.

More Tips for Getting the Right Job in Ministry, Part II of V

I’ve been doing a blog series designed to help pastors find the right job in a local church. Here is the next installment of that series.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 29, 2015Hiring Process, Pastoral Candidating, Job Search, 2015bComment