The Pastor Nominating Committee extends our sincere appreciation to all who returned a congregational survey form. Each response reflects prayerful consideration, and each is read aloud, contemplated, and recorded. Over 170 forms were returned, allowing us to gain a more full appreciation of the gifts and quality of our congregation, perspectives on our rich history as God has worked within our community of faith, and your eager anticipation for the future.
Your Pastor Nominating Committee continues to work diligently on your behalf toward the goal of securing the next senior pastor for First Presbyterian Church. We have undertaken an intense study of the history of this church to more fully understand who we have been as a community of faith. We have reviewed in depth all of our current ministries to better define who we are. We will prayerfully attempt to discern the will of God to express where He is leading us in the future, and you have helped us greatly in that respect with your answers to the survey.
We all have reason to be excited about where God is leading us in this great journey, and we continue to invite your comments as we travel together. The PNC box will remain in the gathering space, so please feel free to leave messages for us there. Most of all, please pray for us diligently and daily.
September 2011
The Pastor Nominating Committee recently completed the Church Information Form (CIF) for submission to the national PC/USA database. Please view it at the Church Leadership Connection website, or you may download it here. Creating the CIF involved a lengthy review of our church's programs, history, and vision for the future.
Any candidate seeking consideration for FPC's Senior Pastor position may send an
to the PNC or on the PC/USA website.
The PNC encourages congregants to pass along the names of individuals whom they believe warrant consideration. Please include as much information as possible to assist the PNC in its evaluation process. Suggestions included how the congergant knows the candidate, the candidate's current place of employment, and his or her position there. Please use the PNC suggestion box located in the Gathering Space or send an to submit any candidate considerations.
Please continue to pray for the work of this committee, that it may be led to God's candidate for Senior Pastor, and that God's candidate may find his or her way to FPC.
November 2011
A great big "thank you" goes to all who forwarded names to the committee. We are giving every recommendation careful consideration. We have also received recommendations from several people outside of our church who are aware of our search for a senior pastor. In addition, we have sent an inquiry to the 200 largest Presbyterian churches in the country, asking them for recommendations. We have spoken to other senior pastors seeking their input and expertise in this search and we have sought match-ups with our national registry in Louisville. At last count, we have reviewed close to 170 Pastor Information Forms (PIF's).
In evaluating a candidate's PIF, we review his/her educational background, work history, leadership style, and statement of faith. We also read about the candidate's hopes and aspirations for future ministry and his/her interpretations of key theological issues. We are currently in the process of listening to sermons from qualified candidates.
We will begin to make personal contacts with several pastors that we believe best meet the needs of FPC Marietta. We ask that you continue to pray for the work of this committee so that we may be led to the right individual. Please pray also for the candidates, that God will lead the right one to us. Finally, pray for John, Denise, and Keith as they continue to lead this community of faith through these challenging times.
Pastor
Nominating Committee Updates 
