Individuals seeking a ministry need to complete the Personnel Profile/Application. Organizations seeking personnel need to complete the Positions Profile/Application. Separate profiles should be submitted for multiple positions.

Basic requirements include agreement with beliefs that are consistent with our doctrinal statement, and meet our internal screening criteria. To view our doctrinal statement, click here.

Once your application is approved, you will be provided with a username and password to enter the profile database.

Profiles will remain posted for six months unless we are notified to remove them. You must submit a new updated profile to be activated for another six months. If at any time during the six months you need to make any changes, simply submit an updated profile.

1.   Click on the paper clip image below to expand the attachment.

2.   Now, print these instructions before proceeding.

3.   Right click on the file, and then select "Save Target As..."

4.   Save the file to your computer.

5.   Click on the file to open it. The file is an interactive PDF document. If you experience difficulty in opening or saving the profile, download the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

6.   Use the Tab Key or Mouse to move from field to field.

7.   Entering data in the text fields will add additional lines as needed.

8.   Press the Enter Key twice in a text field to start a new paragraph.

9.   Help text is displayed by hovering the cursor over a data field.

10. Your profile is posted in its entirety—so be careful about accuracy.

11. When finished, click File > Save As... Name the file as:
"Your Last Name-Your First Name-Your City-Your State".
Example: Doe-John-Anytown-PA

12. Send the profile/application as an e-mail attachment to: advance@calvary.edu

The following free materials (except where indicated) are available to guide you and to help you be more discerning in the search process.

Searching for a Flock

This is a unique handbook for a pastor or minister seeking a position with a church. Learn how to save time in qualifying and finding a responsive church. Following the guidelines in this handbook will provide an orderly and thorough process you can use with confidence.

Contents: The Preparation, The Promotion, The Procedure, The Postscript, The Precautions, and a Bibliography.

Appendix: Biblical Qualifications of Church Leaders, Biographical Sketch Format, Resume / Application, Positions Statement Format, Pre-Qualifying Telephone Interview, Prospect Letter, Church Summary Profile, Church Detail Profile, Candidate’s Interview Form, Church Interview Form, Formal Call Letter, Referral Agencies Directory.

Click Here for the Download Page

Searching for a Shepherd

This is an innovative how-to manual for the church seeking a pastor or other personnel. Learn how to save hours in screening and selecting a qualified pastor for your church. Applying the principals and procedures in this manual will give an objective, thorough, and orderly process for the pulpit committee and congregation.

Contents: The Presuppositions, The Preparation, The Procedure, The Postscript, The Precautions, and a Bibliography.

Appendix: Biblical Qualifications of Church Leaders, Pre-Qualifying Telephone Interview, Resume / Application, Positions Statement Format, Reference Form, Candidate’s Interview Form, Church Summary Profile, Church Detail Profile, Position Description Format, Placement Agency Letter, Acknowledgment Letter, Prospect Letter, Reference Cover Letter, Clarification Letter, Interview Letter, Candidate Letter, Formal Call Letter, Rejection Letter, Confidential Cover Sheet, Referral Agencies Directory.

Click Here for the Download Page