If you've been asked to write a pastor's biography, you may be wondering begin. A good biography doesn't just list facts and dates; it provides enough detail to allow the reader to feel that they truly know and understand the person being discussed. Before you start writing, there are a few steps you should take to make sure that your biography really captures the spirituality and personality of the pastor you are profiling.
Instructions
1. Interview the pastor about the details of her life. In addition to questions about her early childhood, ask how she knew that she wanted to be a pastor, her experiences at various churches where she has served and what she enjoys most about being a pastor.
2. Ask the pastor's relatives, church members and the pastor's mentors to talk about any special memories they have of him. Examples of the pastor's dedication to religious service will help make the biography more personal.
3. Determine the length of the biography. If you are writing a biography for your church bulletin or website, you will need to write a condensed biography using only the most important facts. If space is not an issue, you can include numerous stories and anecdotes.
4. Begin writing the biography. It is usually easiest to organize a biography chronologically. Start with the pastor's childhood, including special anecdotes relating to his interest in religion.
5. Write about the pastor's education and her years in the seminary. Personal stories about difficulties or challenges she encountered on her path to becoming a pastor can help make the biography more interesting.
6. Include information on churches served and special accomplishments. If the pastor is married, write about the first time the pastor met his spouse and mention when any children were born. Include special memories from the pastor's spouse and children relating to his religious service.
7. Discuss what the pastor has done for your church since becoming pastor. Include anecdotes from church members and employees.
8. Conclude the biography with your pastor's favorite bible verse, along with what it means to her and what she hopes to accomplish in the coming years of her religious life.
9. Proofread your final draft carefully and ask someone else to proofread your work. Look for spelling and grammatical errors and any errors in facts or dates.
