Clergy Member Cover Letters

Clergy Member resume cover letter should be written with due care and appropriateness. This is because they are educators and interpreters of the long-lasting sacred or divine traditions as well as religious beliefs. Utmost respect is given to religion all over the world and therefore, you have to draft your cover letter responsibly. However, clergy jobs provide one of the best and widest ranges of the occupational choices, and this is because several institutions as well as the religious groups hire associates of clergy to the various denominations. Several clergy wish to work for communities and therefore, they should possess certain amount of leadership qualities and passion to toil towards the Christian community.

However, clergy members are mainly responsible for collaborating with the community committees, addressing different individuals for economic assistance, preparing and executing interfaith community programs, referring community people to supporting services, supporting senior clergies in additional services and handling some recreational activities. They carry out several assigned duties which include conducting the religious worships, prepare important delivery sermons and essential talks at the church as well as instruct people for important faith conversation.

1. Cover Letter Sample (for Fresher)

To,
Charles B. Nugent
Human Resources Officer
Ohio Pastoral Search Committee
3649 Hall Street, 13/22 Zamora Lane,
Akron, OH, USA

Re: Application for Clergy Member position

Dear Mr. Nugent,

This is in response to the earlier advertisement, which appeared in the Holt Times, dated 12th August 2014 for the position of Clergy Member. Hence, I have applied for the same at your religious and renowned Ohio Pastoral Search Committee. As specified, I have added additional details and my resume with.

Recently, I have completed my education and hold a Masters degree in Religious History and also done Diploma in Foreign Languages. In addition, I have served at the Holy Trinity Church and assisted selfless clergy services. Though a fresher to this service, I possess good and in-depth knowledge regarding the philosophical religious practices and also about Theology. I was also assigned to several important services that included the assessment of the individuals' behavior, develop the capability to reach the specified goals and objectives, translate and explain related and important principles to the people, etc. Hence, these primary possessions have helped to handle any situation.

I am quite confident about my religious work practices and so, I request you to grant me an opportunity to work under your guidance. I can work efficiently and make sure to exhibit my work qualities. Kindly contact me on the provided details to inform about interview proceedings, if any. Look forward to meet you and have the opportunity of discussing few matters.

Thanking You.

Yours Sincerely

(Signature)
Mark D. Hood

Enclosures:

• Resume
• Educational Certificates
• Supplementary Certificates
• Identity Proof
• Address Proof

2. Cover Letter Sample (for Experienced)

To,
Allan L. Ferreri
Hiring Manager
Florida Wall Community Church
1703 Timber Ridge Road, Graf Avenue Center, Lane - 34,
Boca Raton, FL, USA

Re: Application for Clergy Member post

Dear Mr. Ferreri,

I was quite excited to know about the available position for Clergy Member. Therefore, I have applied for the same at your well established Florida Wall Community Church. In addition, I have attached my resume and other details with this application.

I have successfully completed my post graduation in Christian Religious Studies and also hold a grade III Certificate in Foreign Languages. I hold 12 years of experience in this service and therefore, I am quite capable of handling any services independently. Previously, I had served the Springs Church of Christ where I had to handle several duties that included participating in important church events and programs, planning and executing the sermons and extra services, communicating with people, community personnel, and other churches people, managing and administrating youth groups, visiting the kids' hospitals and supervising staff members. Therefore, my overall work experience in this service has made me efficient enough to handle crisis and work competently under emergencies. In addition, I also hold experience regarding the aspects of church life as well as involve several people to handle in different affairs of the community services.

I believe that my work capabilities would have marked your attention and therefore, I request you to consider my application. Kindly let me know about the essential details for the interview. Please feel free to contact me on the provided phone or email details. Look forward to meet you.

Thanking You.

Yours Sincerely

(Signature)
Reginald L. Chapman

Enclosures:

• Resume
• Letter of Experience
• Address Proof
• Identity Proof
• Educational Credentials
• Supplementary Credentials
• Recommendation Letter