RPC Pastoral Transition

Co-Pastor Nominating Committee Update – November 2024

Greetings form the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee (CPNC)! The CPNC has had a busy month
in October. Highlights of the month include:

Launching our job posting on the CLC website (a recruiting platform for Presbyterian Churches Globally)
Completing our first-round candidate interview questions, interview guide, and evaluation tool

With this preparation work completed… we are happy to report that we have begun to interview candidates for the co-pastor position!

Over the next 3-6 weeks, CPNC anticipates a through process of completing first round interviews that includes:

Screening candidates
Meeting candidates
Evaluating candidates to determine a smaller
list for the next round of interviews

As the Fall progresses, we will give a follow up report, and continue our coordinated work with the Transition Team and our Consultant, Michelle Snyder. Any questions regarding the CPNC can be submitted to the Transition Team at:

Yours in faith,
Megan Darrell & Tom Ausfahl
Co-Chairs, CPNC

Transition Team Update – November 2024

Dear Fellow Congregants,

As we continue our journey through this transition period, we want to take a moment to update you on several important developments since our last communication in June. Your support and engagement during this time are invaluable, and we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

1. Celebrating John's Tenure:

We are working closely with the retirement party steering committee to plan a farewell celebration that honors John's remarkable contributions to our church community. Katy Ridley is representing the Transition Team on the event planning side, while Jim Howland is representing the Transition Team on the financial aspects. Please be on the lookout for more details regarding John’s retirement party in the coming weeks.

2. Pastoral Search Update:

On October 8, our external search consultant, Michelle Snyder, shared names with the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee (CPNC) for potential interviewees. The team is making steady progress and appreciates your continued prayers and support as we seek the right person to join us in ministry.

3. Looking Ahead to Early 2025:

January is always a busy month for our church. The Transition Team is committed to collaborating closely with church leadership and the Presbytery to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We are ready to support one another as we navigate this important time.

4. Updates on the Manse:

The Presbytery has provided clear guidelines regarding the upkeep of the manse during transition. We are very much on track here and things are operating at a steady state.

5. Sunday Services:

To ensure continuity during this transition, we have established a comprehensive plan for Sunday services. John and Dan have identified a shortlist of ordained individuals that we admire and respect who are available to occasionally step in to support worship.

We are grateful for your continued support and engagement as we move forward in this important time of change. Your prayers and participation are crucial as we seek to discern God’s will for our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts.

In Faith,
Cally Bruce and Carl Friedrich
Transition Team Co-Chairs

To learn more about applying for this position, please contact Michelle Snyder.

Additional information about this position can be found on the CLC website.

Earlier Transition Communication

October Update

September Update

February Introduction to the Pastoral Transition Process