SFNAZ Pastoral Search Update

Last Sunday I announced that Pastor John W. Morden will serve as our interim pastor.  Arriving the first of September, Pastor Morden will minister to the congregation and will assist the Board in completing the search. His wife, Carole and he have three sons and seven grandchildren. He comes to us from the St. Louis area and is well-experienced in working with churches experiencing a senior pastoral change.

One component of the search preparation is a “Church Assessment” which will take place the weekend of August 21-22 conducted by New Church Specialties (NCS) Consultants, recommended by our district leadership.  Pastor John will not be here or be involved in the Assessment.

Last Sunday I distributed a white-paper document entitled “Written Survey,” and this Sunday a second pink-paper document entitled “Life Cycle Evaluation” will be distributed. Both surveys are confidential and will be viewed off-site only by the NCS consultants who will tabulate the information and report it to the Church Board. This important information will be most helpful to the Board.  These surveys are opportunities for all attenders 15 or older to provide very valuable, confidential information. Return each survey in a sealed envelope to the church on or before Sunday, August 22.  We want to hear from all of you!

            In addition, on August 21 many attendees will be involved in individual interviews and small group meetings.  Throughout the coming months, you will have other opportunities to participate.

Should you have any questions, please contact a Board Member or me at 509.464.1928.

Roger Long

Church Board Secretary

The surveys will be available Sundays August 8 and 15, or you may call or come by church office during the week to obtain one.