When a congregation looks for a new pastor or other clergy (such as an associate, deacon, or interim), it usually prepares a profile that tells candidates who it is, where it serves, and what it hopes for. Each tradition has its own version:
Episcopal: a parish profile, often a print piece or a website
PC(USA): the Ministry Information Form (MIF) in Church Leadership Connection
ELCA: the Ministry Site Profile (MSP), part of the ELCA call process
UMC: a church and community profile used in appointment consultation with the district superintendent, such as the Michigan Conference’s Profile of the Church form
Many congregations also publish a public version. Here are examples (Episcopal so far; send us yours from any tradition):