Interviewing a New Shepherd

I spent three nights this week interviewing three candidates for our lead pastor position at church.  During the process, I got to know my fellow search team members, and as struck by how each person does ministry differently.

Each of the candidates had a very different personality.  It was interesting to see how experience, life situations and other factors played into how each perceived the challenge of coming to our church.  We also had to disclose the good, the bad and the ugly during the process and put our hopes and dreams for the future on the line.  Can one of these candidates bring about the change the congregation desires?

And how would each candidate's leadership qualities come into play at the church?  Would it be too strident, too laid-back, or just right. 

I haven't had time to speak with the rest of the time yet.  But, I was struck that each of the candidates would probably work at our church, but the bigger question is which one will be best?