SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Share with us your faith journey. What does it mean to live a Christ-centered
life? Describe your prayer life. Name three life-changing spiritual decisions in
your life. What is your favorite Bible verse?
2. Briefly state your personal faith.
3. How do you describe yourself theologically?
4. What does it mean for you to be a Lutheran Christian?
5. How do you nurture yourself spiritually?
6. How do you care for yourself physically, emotionally, socially?
7. What personal traits and gifts do you have that make it possible for you to be
effective as a youth worker?
8. Tell us how you share your Christian faith with young people. Do you enjoy
teaching confirmation? Envision an active, growing youth ministry. What would
it look like?
9. Describe your style of leadership. How do you encourage the priesthood of all
believers?
10. What does biblical stewardship mean to you? Share how you live out your call to
be a steward of God’s grace and gifts.
11. Describe the areas of youth ministry you enjoy the most.
12. Describe the areas of youth ministry you enjoy the least.
13. What role do you see yourself fulfilling in relating to committees?
14. Share your thoughts regarding the worship life of a congregation.
15. In what ways do you participate in the community? In the synod?
16. What areas of involvement in your last/current job that gave you personal
satisfaction?
17. What is it about our congregation that interests and challenges you?
18. What books have you read recently that have made an impression on you?