Pastor Walter Still Succession Retirement Plan Peace Lutheran - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Pastor Walter Still Succession Retirement Plan Peace Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, Florida

Traditional, Long Term or Succession Interim Process? Traditional – pastor retire or resigns, • interim Pastor appointed. Traditional Long Term – pastor leaves • following conflict or misconduct, Interim Pastor appointed.

Traditional Intentional, Long Term or Succession Interim Process? Succession – Outgoing pastor and council • follow traditional transition process with outgoing pastor remaining in place until new pastor is called. Outgoing pastor does not participate in the work of the Call Committee.

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor... TBD Alternate

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor... In Progress In Progress . . . . .

Step 3 is in Progress... Transition Forum (Dr. Rick Armstrong) • Process Forum (Deacon Connie Schmucker) • Oct. Vision, Values, Mission Retreat (Sr. Michelle Collins) • 24 • History reflection Oct. 17 Complete checklist items • Almost

The Transition Checklist

The Transition Checklist

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor... Soon Guidelines for Selecting the Call Committee . . .

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee... • Those responsible for selecting call committee have a very important task and should prayerfully approach their work seeking God’s guidance. • The constitution should be reviewed to determine number of persons to serve on committee, method of election, alternates, and nominating process. • It is never wise to solicit volunteers for a call committee. A careful and thoughtful discernment process should be followed to ensure that the best possible candidates are considered and selected.

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee... General characteristics and expectations of ALL persons who serve on the call committee include the following: • Strong evidence of faith • Active in the life of the congregation • Positive and enthusiastic spirit • Faithful stewards • Commitment and follow-through

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee... • The call committee should represent: • new members • long term members • older and younger members, perhaps youth • • ethnic and cultural diversity • female and male

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee... Special Notes: • Should not serve on call committee: • employees, staff • rostered persons, active or retired, or their spouse/partner • A council member, who is not an officer, may serve on the call committee

Call Committee Nomination Form

Work of the Call Committee Survey congregation • • Generate Ministry Site Profile (MSP) Draft MSP reviewed by Council and • made available to congregation Interview candidates • Check references, hear pastor preach • • Select a primary candidate or request more names

From where does the Office of the Bishop get Candidates? ELCA database • Bishop and Assistants personal knowledge • Referrals from congregation – names must be • given to Connie; do not contact pastor Pastors who hear that you are seeking a new • pastor

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