Cover Letters For Ministerial Resumes - Ministry Referral Office The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky Page 4

Basic Cover Letter Format

Your Name

Your Street Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

(Area) Phone Number E-mail Address

Date

Addressee’s Name

Title

Organization’s Name

Street Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr. Addressee:

Paragraph 1: Indicate why you are writing. State the type of ministry opportunity in which you

have interest. If you are requesting consideration for a position, indicate how you became aware

of it.

Paragraph 2: This paragraph should highlight your qualiﬁcations (skills, abilities, relevant

experience, etc.) and indicate how they relate to the ministry in which you have interest. Do

not simply restate information on your résumé. The purpose of this paragraph is to develop the

reader’s interest in reading your résumé.

Paragraph 3: Refer the reader to your résumé. Clearly indicate what you are requesting of the

reader. Thank the reader for his time and consideration.

Closing,

(your signature)

Your Name

Enclosure

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