Information Meeting Pastoral Call Sunday June 7, 2015

Agenda Opening Prayer GLC Self-Study Timelines The Call Process Closing Prayer

The Call Process Where we are… A Pastor leaves or plans to leave Congregation elects Call Committee Call committee & Elders determine need Church Completes a Self-Study

Congregation Self Study

Self Study Self Examination Self Study Content Pastoral Expectations

Congregation Self Study A Self Examination Congregation examines its situation, options, and mission as a congregation A congregational self study is done Self Study Contents Statistical and general information about our church, our ministries and goals Pastoral Expectations (including compensation)

Pastoral Expectations Collaborative Process Target list of members to provide input which covered a broad section of the congregation and 5 specific demographics Invited anyone to provide input along with the target list Call Committee members interviewed or received feedback from 45 members Counting the Call Committee we have 57 inputs on what we expect of our co-pastor

Pastoral Expectations There are 33 specific pastoral functions, traits and abilities which are necessary of our co pastor Based on our feedback we have determined the most important and the least important In addition we gathered inputs on the most important personal qualities and the things most necessary for maintaining a good relationship between pastor and people The results of this process will provide the basis for the interviewing and selection of candidates

Pastoral Expectations Our new co pastor should be very strong in the following areas: Preaching Content and Delivery People Skills Leadership Worship Tact and Patience

Pastoral Expectations We would be willing to make some tradeoffs in the following areas: Use of Computer/Social Media Conference Participation Participating in Continuing Education Singles Ministry Administration/Financial

Pastoral Expectations We are very united as a congregation across the following demographics Age Early/Late Service Length of Membership Lutheran or Other Church Foundation prior Level of Involvement There is virtually no difference in the most important areas and just a slight difference in the areas of tradeoff

Pastoral Expectations Important Personal Qualities Compassion and humility Man of God, Loves God and people, a Christian role model A good leader with a vision to enable growth Have a personal relationship with the Lord, strong faith and a passion for Christ Can put together and deliver a deep, meaningful and inspirational sermon Ability to relate to a diverse membership Be a good counselor Tact, conflict management skills

Pastoral Expectations Important things for maintaining a good relationship with people Communicates well, open and clear, sets boundaries and expectations People feel a connection, welcoming (know names), outgoing and personable Be trustworthy transparent and honest Be authentic, open and sincere Loves others as himself Be impartial, mutually respectful, seeing others perspectives

Timeline

Co-Pastor What does Co-Pastor mean? Two Pastors share the pulpit, administering of the Sacraments and lead the congregation together as a TEAM, while having specific areas of responsibility they individually oversee. The Co-Pastors share big picture leadership: vision, planning, and general direction while each has areas of specialty in ministry. o Specific areas of responsibility will be reviewed and determined once the new Pastor is identified. o Determined by the Co-Pastors in coordination with the Elders – based on individual skills, passion, experience and projected time frames of service.

The Call Process

Call Process History Authority Protocol Candidate Pool Nomination Process

History Martin Luther Reformation

Authority The Church The Office

Protocol LCMS District President

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Provides Qualifications Guidance Structure Education Roster

Tim Yeadon President New England District Meets with the Call Committee Develops Candidate List Gathers and provides Candidate Information Provides Guidance and Support throughout the Call Process

Candidate Pool Districts Mission Field University System Seminaries

35 Districts

Nominations

Nominations from Members

The nomination form can be found on the GLC website.

Review GLC Self-Study Timelines The Call Process

Questions

Closing Prayer

Thank you for coming today!