November 16, 2024 - PNC Update #3
November 16, 2024
Dear Christ Pres Family,
We are deeply grateful for your continued prayers and support as our Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) seeks to discern whom God may be calling to serve as our next Lead Pastor. We’re excited to share an update on our progress and outline the steps that lie ahead in this journey.
Since our last update, the PNC has received five applications, with more expected. We have been carefully reviewing each application and engaging in thoughtful discussions to evaluate how well each candidate aligns with our church’s vision, values, and needs. While the names of applicants must remain confidential, we can share this update on our process.
After thorough review and individual ratings from each PNC member, we have identified a few candidates who merit further exploration. These candidates, who have demonstrated a sincere interest in our church, will now advance to the initial interview phase. During this phase, two PNC members will meet with each candidate via video chat to discuss their calling, pastoral style, and give them the opportunity to ask questions about our church. These interviews will provide a fuller picture of each candidate and help us continue to discern the right fit.
If these initial interviews go well, we’ll move into a reference check phase, followed by a full interview with the entire PNC. Each step is designed to deepen our understanding of the candidates and to prayerfully discern who is best equipped to lead our church in this next season.
Our process will continue until we are confident that God is leading us to the right person. Our goal is to identify a pastor who shares our values, embraces our unique worship style, and feels called to serve and grow with our community. Your ongoing prayers are essential to this journey. We ask that you join us in seeking God’s wisdom, guidance, and discernment as we continue this important work.
We will keep you updated as we progress. Please feel free to reach out to the Chair or any member of the PNC with questions about the process or words of encouragement.
With gratitude for each of you and for your partnership in this journey,
Pastoral Nominating Committee Members:
Kelly Hargreaves, Danny Peck, Jeremy McEntire, Lillian Macpherson, Ian Savino, Hope Braxton, Hayden Braxton, Bob Andrews, David Wood
Chair: Kathy Wibberly