Search Committee-Drama Skit

Search Committee-Drama Skit

Themes: Pastor Appreciation
Categories: Church Relations, Bible Characters, Pastor Appreciation 
Summary:

Set back in Bible times, when a pastor retires from the church to pursue a new and different lifestyle (becoming a shepherd), it's up to the church's search committee to find a suitable replacement.  They throw around names like Moses, Solomon and Samson but they each have various "flaws" that prevent them from being an ideal pastor: Moses gets nervous in front of people and stutters; Solomon has too many wives to house in the church parsonage; and Samson is single and a hippie!  It seems that no person is right for their church, until they remember someone who would be perfect for the job: YOUR pastor.  By using a "fill in the blank" system, this skit allows you to insert the name of your current pastor and honor him/her by speaking of the traits you admire and appreciate most about them.  This humorous skit pays homage to some of the most memorable Bible characters, but leaves room for you to customize and pay tribute to your current pastor.  Perfect for Pastor Appreciation Day or any time you want to give your pastor some encouragement. 

 
 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 4 (2 Male, 2 Female)
Although originally written for both genders, any of these parts are gender neutral.
Length: 5-8 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: A conference room or office, set in Biblical times.  A search committee has been assembled to find their next church pastor. 

The members should be dressed to look like people who would have lived back in Bible days.  Deborah (Deb) should be dressed as a judge ( a choir robe would work) Each character is seated around the table with notebooks and pens near them.

Marvin:

As head of this search committee, I call this meeting to order.  As requested, we were asked to compile a list of names as potentials for the new pastor position. 

Betty:

I still can't believe we had to say good-bye to Pastor Zed.  He was our best preacher yet.

Felix:

Can you blame him? He was in the ministry for over 500 years! The guy was getting burned out.  He was due for a change.

Deb:

What line of work is he in now?

Marvin:

Something completely different than pastoring - he became a shepherd. 

Betty:

 I'm sure going to miss him.

Felix:

We all will. He'll be hard to replace.

Marvin:

But we still have to try.  I'm confident we came up with a good list of candidates. So, who wants to go first? 

Deb:

I will. How about Adam?

Felix:

(surprised) As in, "Adam & Eve"?

Deb:

Yes.

Felix:

No way!

Betty:

Felix, you've got to be fair.  Obviously, whoever we pick is going to be different than  Pastor Zed.  But we've got to give these applicants a chance.  Try to look at them objectively.  Okay?

Felix:

Look, Adam is a nice guy and all but he's a terrible role model!  His two boys fight all the time, and he's easily persuaded by his wife.

Deb:

Well, at least we know who wears the pants in that family!

Marvin:

Actually she doesn't - I've heard she likes to walk around in the nude

Betty:

Next! (pause) How about Noah?

Deb:

I think he'd be great!

Marvin:

I don't know.  He seems to have a hard time getting people to follow him.

Deb:

That's true.  He also seems to prefer carpentry work, so he may not be the best candidate.

Felix:

He does come up with some pretty big ideas, but I agree with Betty.  I think we should cross him off the list.

Marvin:

Okay, what about Abraham?

Betty:

Hmmm, he's very loyal, obedient, and I know he'd do anything for you.

Felix:

Yeah, including attempting to murder his own son!

Deb:

Next!

Felix:

There's always Joseph, Isaac's youngest boy. He's obviously got a way with people.  He moved up within his company very quickly, so we know he's got a good head for running things. 

Betty:

But he's also into astrology - dream interpretation and such. 

Marvin:

I don't think we should get involved with all that supernatural stuff.

Deb:

Plus, I heard he has a prison record.

Betty:

He's out!  (pause) Moses?

Marvin:

(shakes his head "no") Gets nervous when he gets in front of people - starts stuttering.

Deb:

And you didn't hear this from me, but he came into my courtroom with allegations of a murder charge.

Felix:

Next!

Marvin:

I've heard good things about David.  He's not afraid of a good fight - if it's for the right cause, he speaks eloquently, and he's got experience leading people. 

Betty:

He would have been perfect except for that affair he had with that guy's wife.

Marvin:

I forgot about that.  Man, he would have been good!

Felix:

What about his son, Solomon? You don't get much smarter than that!

Deb:

He'd be great but the church parsonage isn't that big.  Where would we house all his wives? 

Felix:

Good point.

Betty:

Let's put him on the maybe list. (pause) Elijah?

Marvin:

Can't handle the pressure - gets depressed easily. (pause) Jonah?

Deb:

(surprised) That nut case?  He doesn't even want to be a preacher.  He's run from it all his life. 

Betty:

Yeah, and it finally drove him crazy. Last I heard, he was on the coast telling people he got swallowed up and spit out by a giant fish.  Such a shame.