The call process is moving ahead in full at this point. Over the last several weeks we’ve been able to meet with President Hagan concerning the process and Rev. Brassie regarding the survey. The month of April will include a survey as noted on the front page of the newsletter. Please read this information as we’d like to get participation from as many members as possible.
The results from the survey will provide insight into how we believe the Lord is guiding our church and the direction we should go in the future. Rev. Brassie will assess the information and explain it to the Call Committee so that we may draft a “ministry description” which will guide us throughout the remainder of the call process. A list of pastors from the District that “best fit” our ministry description will then be provided and the Call Committee will start their review of the pastors’ profiles. Once the review is complete, the list can be narrowed and interviews (this is a standard part of the process now) and potential visits by the pastors can occur.
As the Call Committee looked at the process it became evident that our first Call may not occur until mid to late summer. President Hagan made it clear that our expectations should remain appropriate in that it is common for the call process to take 12-18 months before our next full-time Pastor is revealed to us (and sometimes even longer).
We are approximately three months into the process at this point. The Call Committee will remain diligent and keep the process moving appropriately.
At the last Voters meeting we announced that if you know a pastor that you believe should be considered during the call process, please submit a written request to do so. The request should include the pastor’s name and current position, your name (in case we need to follow up with you) and how you know the pastor you’re submitting. These requests should be submitted to either Dave W. or Rob S. by May 5th. These pastors will be included in the initial list from the District and compared to our ministry description.
Please continue to include in your prayers our church, the Call Committee, Rev. Mackie and our next pastor being prepared by our Lord and Savior.