Congregational Update - July 2008
 The newly elected PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee) has begun holding meetings. The following is their first Congregational Update.
The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) members include: Sheridan Smith, Co-Chair; Cindy Bueno, Co-Chair; Sherri Taylor, Secretary; Ole Johnson; Andy Davis; Hongja Ripperger; Bruce Powers; Alanna Spencer; Judy Lococo; and Carol Lathrop.
The following are the 13 process steps we have been chartered to achieve in order to complete the process. We have completed 5 of the 13 steps. We are now in the process of assessing our finances and completing the Church Information Form which identifies the pastoral needs of our church. With Session’s approval, the form will be submitted and the PNC will move into Step 8 and 9.
PNC Stages of Transition
- Dissolve the Pastoral Relationship (Completed)
- Planning the Transition (Completed)
- Engaging the Congregation Mission Study (Completed)
- Assess Your Finances (Active)
- Electing the Pastor Nominating Committee (Completed)
- Getting Organized (Completed)
- Writing & Submitting the Church Information Form (Active)
- Collecting & Screening Personal Information Forms
- Interviewing Potential Pastors
- Choosing the Nominee
- Making The Official Decisions
a. Candidate will preach to the Congregation
b. Congregational to Vote
c. Presbytery Approval
- Installing the Pastor
- Following Up with Support After Installation.
The next PNC meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2008. Questions regarding the progress of the PNC should be directed to Sheridan Smith and Cindy Bueno. |
