It is no secret that children's pastors are not known for their maturity. Let's face it. It takes a certain type of personality to do what we do. It has been reported that many of you are botching up your interviews with the Senior Pastor when you are applying for the position of Children's Pastor. Here are some basic "NEVER"s to help you through the interview process.

During the interview, NEVER...

• make a doggie out of a balloon (no matter how good you are at balloon sculpting).
• wear your favorite full-body costume to the interview.
• use your magic ability to make objects from the Pastor's desk disappear.
• bring your helium tank (no matter how proud of it).
• wear any hats with strange objects sticking out.
• bring a floor mat to stretch out on as you fill out the application.
• munch on animal crackers while filing out the application.
• ask to be excused to go TT or winky tink.
• ask to be paid in tokens or Gospel bucks.
• show the Pastor your Veggie Tales tattoo.
• show your resume on wall with an overhead projector.
• use your ventriloquism so your puppet can the answer the Pastor's questions.
• use flannelgraph to illustrate how you have moved from church to church.
• turn off the office lights and show off your black light puppets.
• offer to give the Senior Pastor the quiet seat prize for being attentive during the interview.