Succession Planning Update:
- Transition Team formed in March to identify process and timeline for Lead Pastor transition - work completed
- Per existing policy, the Leadership Board has formed a Call Committee with representation from the congregation, staff, Executive Team and Board, including some from the Transition Team.
- Call Committee: Norb Lackner, Troy Bixler, Jill Hudson, James Dumont, Luane Guyton, Lisa Chenot, Dave Caito.
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From now – December, the Call Committee will:
- Compile a list of potential candidates
- Initiate and complete the review process, led by the job description provided by the Board
- Propose a recommended candidate to the Leadership Board
January – June 2025:
- Board to convene a special congregational meeting to issue call
- Pastoral candidate is issued a call to become Lead Pastor Elect; candidate makes decision
- Pastor John and Lead Pastor Elect begin working together to finalize transition plan and establish timing
July 2025:
- Official baton pass to Lead Pastor Elect
August – December 2025:
- Pastor John leave of absence and retirement celebration