Calling a Pastor: Updates
The Pastor Nominating Committee at FPC has been meeting weekly since January 2015. We have reviewed nearly 90 PIFs and have begun to take a closer look at a smaller group of candidates with a promising fit for our congregation. Please see the checklist below for an update on our progress through the process to call a new Head of Staff.
X Election of PNC by the congregation
X PNC elects chair and other positions
X Meeting with Presbytery Representative
X Conducted congregational survey and meetings
X Wrote Ministry Information Form (MIF)
X Approval of MIF by FPC Session
X Approval of MIF by Presbytery Committee
X Posting MIF on the PCUSA website
X Develop screening process
X Meeting with Presbytery Representative
X Conducted congregational survey and meetings
X Wrote Ministry Information Form (MIF)
X Approval of MIF by FPC Session
X Approval of MIF by Presbytery Committee
X Posting MIF on the PCUSA website
X Develop screening process
X Reception of Personal Information Forms (PIF-applications)
X Evaluate PIFs
X Create “Short list”
X Contacts and interviews with candidates
X Narrow field to a few top candidates
X Visits to prospective pastors in their churches
X Reference checks
X Prospective pastor visits FPC
X Prospective pastor meets with Presbytery Committee
X Nominee chosen by PNC
X Invitation extended to accept the call
X Prospective pastor meets again and is approved by Presbytery Committee
X Preparation of a report to the congregation
Presentation of the nominee to the congregation
Presentation of the nominee to the congregation
Congregation votes on the PNC’s nomination of and terms of call for the pastor
Installation of the new pastor