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1. Can you share your personal testimony of salvation and how you came to know Christ?

2. How would you explain the gospel to someone who has never heard it before?

3. How do you believe a person is saved, and what role do repentance and obedience play in salvation?

4. How do you understand God’s role and man’s role in salvation?

5. Which spiritual gifts do you believe are active today, and which are not?

6. What do you believe about the roles of men and women in the leadership and teaching of the church?

7. How do you view Christ’s return, and what will happen after He comes again?

8. How do you interpret Bible prophecy regarding the future kingdom of Christ?

9. How do you see the role of an associate pastor in relation to the senior pastor?

10. How do you respond when a ministry decision is made that you would have approached differently?

11. What does biblical submission to spiritual authority look like to you in practice?

12. How do you handle constructive criticism or direction from a senior pastor or elder board?

13. Can you share an example from a past ministry where you intentionally sought training or mentorship from a leader?

14. How do you balance using your own gifts and ideas while also supporting the vision and leadership of the senior pastor?

15. If the senior pastor asked you to focus on an area of ministry you are less comfortable or experienced with, how would you approach that assignment?

16. What steps would you take to ensure unity and trust between yourself and the senior pastor?

17. What translation of the Bible do you prefer for preaching and teaching, and why?

18. How do you prepare a sermon or Bible study?

19. How do you handle passages that are controversial or have multiple interpretations?

20. Can you give an example of a time when you had to correct false teaching in the church?

21. How would you disciple a new believer?

22. How do you handle church members who are in sin but unwilling to repent?

23. What is your approach to counseling individuals or couples?

24. How do you equip others for ministry and encourage spiritual growth in the congregation?