Action

Completion

Notes

Congregational Forum

11/4/2007                 

Candace announces move to King of Peace MCC

Congregational Meeting

11/18/07

Regional Elder Ackerman presents “Temporary Shepherds” and provide Q&A on Interim Pastor process and role

Town Hall Meeting

12/9/07

Ackerman represents “Temporary Shepherds,” engages in Q&A and receives input on qualities of ideal Interim Pastor from congregation

Meeting of Board of Directors

12/11/07

Board discusses feedback from Congregational Forum, Congregational Meeting, and Town Hall and votes to have an Interim Pastor

Finalize criteria for an Interim Pastor, based upon information collected from the Forum, Congregational Meeting, and Town Hall

Completed

Relay criteria to Rev. Arlene Ackerman

Completed

Elder Ackerman provides recommendation of Interim Pastor candidate(s) to the Board of Directors

Completed

Week of April 30, Board receives new candidate.

Board reviews the candidates’ submitted materials, responses to questions, and other documents and information collected regarding the candidate(s)

 Completed for new candidate

Board interviews candidate(s) via telephone (if not in the area) and asks additional questions orally

 Completed for new candidate

If the Board determines that a candidate is viable, qualified, and fits the criteria, the Board will conduct an in person interview, along with interview(s) by church staff.  The candidate will also be invited to spend a weekend or other period of time at the church to preach, meet and talk with the Congregation, and answer questions from the Congregation 

Scheduled for weekend of May 9, 2008.

The Board will receive feedback from the Congregation after the candidate visits the church

If, based upon the Congregation’s input and the Board’s review of the candidate’s background and qualifications, the Board determines there is a match with MCC-DC, the Board will recommend to Rev. Ackerman that (s)he be appointed as Interim Pastor

Rev. Ackerman will begin the contract negotiations with the Interim Pastor

Once the contract is agreed upon, Rev. Ackerman will appoint the Interim Pastor