Interim Pastor Search Continues

By: Bill Mundroff, Paulette Norman and Laurie Monteith

As a follow up from last week’s newsletter, the committee wants to share with everyone the list of desired skills and characteristics that were listed in the submitted forms. As part the process we assessed “Where we are today as a congregation? and Where we are going?” The Mission Statement grounds us in our purpose and values, while the current statistics of growth, demographics, and current fellowship represent the pulse of a healthy congregation. With this information, the committee developed the following list as benchmarks for our evaluation of a good fit Interim Pastor.

· Ability to serve the congregation in a very enthusiastic and energetic manner.

· Display a level of maturity that is suited and well matched with the congregation and helps maintain a positive and healthy attitude.

· Ability to interact with the young adults in the church ensuring they remain active and engaged.

· Ability to retain and attract new church members through involvement, fellowship, and spiritual development.

· Ability to help the church facilitate the planning and renovation of the existing church facilities with the eye on the long term building plans.

· Ability to minister to the sick and shut in within the congregation and extended church family in their time of spiritual need.

This list demonstrates some of the more important characteristic and desired skills we are looking for in our next Interim Pastor. The committee welcomes everyone’s feedback and comments. Additional updates and communications will come as we move through the search process. Please continue to be in prayer for the committee as we work diligently in our search for the best matched Interim Pastor.