The following proposal for the ministerial staffing for our church was presented to the congregation on Sunday, April 15 with a follow up Town Hall discussion on Sunday, April 22.  The proposal is scheduled to come before the church at a Called Church Conference THIS Sunday, May 20 at 9:15 AM in Webb Chapel.

Thank you for planning to be in the Church Conference this Sunday, May 20 at 9:15 AM following the 8:30 AM worship service led by our youth. Come prayerful and ready to engage in conversation together as we seek God’s wisdom together!! Your open and careful conversation will help us sense God’s direction.

Our ministers and their spouses will NOT be in attendance for the discussion of the proposal.  Representatives from the following committees will be on hand to assist the conversation.

 

Background:  This concept is proposed to the congregation for your consideration and discussion as we seek God’s wisdom about our ministerial staffing into the future.  The Personnel Committee, Future Story Steering Committee, and the Deacons bring this recommendation unanimously for your attention.  The proposal is an attempt to respond to the strategic opportunity before us in that we have vacancies at Minister of Music and Business Manager as well as the retirement of our Minister of Education at the end of this year.

Proposal Synopsis:  In order to (1) accomplish the goals of our Future Story (2) to fulfill the desires of our congregation for ministry in our community (3) to capitalize on the strengths of our current staff ministers. The following transitions are proposed:

TONY TENCH – Transition to Executive Connections Pastor

CAROL ANN HOARD  – Transition to Youth and Faith Community Pastor

MISSY SMITH – Transition to Children and Families Pastor (Full-time in 2019)

PERRY HOLLEMAN – Transition to Part-Time Senior Adult Pastor (January 2019)

These transitions will begin with the calling of an INTERIM PASTOR followed by the search for a new Lead Pastor who will lead the staff as senior minister and give input into the search for a new Worship Arts Pastor to lead our music and worship ministries.   The proposal also includes calling out a Technology Coordinator (Part-time) to train volunteers, plan and execute technology operations and troubleshoot problems in preparation for and during worship services.

Also included is the recommendation to reserve designated funds to provide for a band to assist in the launch of a new outreach focused worship service for two years.

Definition of Terms:  If the church approves the proposal, then detailed job descriptions will be written and presented to the church for final approval. As per the By-Laws, the Nominating Committee will nominate the search committee for the Interim Pastor and the Pastor Search Committee.  These nominations will be voted on by the Church in Conference. The following thumbnail descriptions will help you see the direction of the proposal:

Thank you for planning to be in the Church Conference this Sunday, May 20 at 9:15 AM in Webb Chapel.Your open and careful conversation will help us sense God’s direction.

Our ministers and their spouses will NOT be in attendance for the discussion of the proposal.  Representatives from the following committees will be on hand to assist the conversation as God leads.