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Church boards can find information and helpful resources here to assist in their ministry as Board Members of the local church.
Board Matters
Board Matters is a bi-annual newsletter designed specifically with church boards in mind. Each of our District churches is sent a packet of printed newsletters for the Lead Pastor to distribute to their board or council. Credential Holders are also sent a copy.
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Pastoral Transitions
The Process
A transitional coach is offered to each church in pastoral transition to support, encourage, and assist the search team throughout the pastoral selection.
1
Pastoral Resignation
The Pastor communicates their intentions with board and District Office.
Endings
2
Initial orientation with the transitional coach and set in motion the farewell for outgoing pastor. During the final service the transitional coach is present for a ceremony of release.
Self Study
3
Foundational to the search process the church begins a self study which outlines history, values, vision, ministry and community dynamics.
The completed self study will be given to each prospective candidate to prayerfully consider.
4
Establish Search Team
The search team will be put in place who will carry the responsibilities of the search in the local church context.
5
References & Research
The search team will receive resumes and pastoral information forms and begin their research on each candidate. Interviews will then lead toward extending an invitation to a 'call weekend.'
Call Weekend
6
A weekend event is created to give the congregation opportunity to interact with the candidate and family prior to the Sunday business meeting and congregational vote.
7
Induction Service
The transitional coach or district representative will arrange a time to be with the congregation for an official induction of their new lead pastor.