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Update: Magnification Pastor Search

Posted 02/05/2010

Here is what has taken place so far, in our search for a new Magnification Pastor.

We have:

  • formed a search committee, headed by Pastor Phil.
     
  • reviewed the ministry position description.
     
  • developed a profile for the position.
     
  • posted the position on several websites.
     
  • reviewed resumes of interested candidates.
     
  • previewed audio and video demos provided by candidates.
     
  • conducted phone interviews with potential candidates.
     
  • narrowed it down to a specific candidate.

Related to the specific, potential candidate, we have:

  • reviewed a questionaire, completed by the candidate.
    containing 36 specific ministry related questions
     
  • conducted intensive phone interviews.
     
  • screened personal and ministry related references.

Members of the search committee:

  • made two, on-site visits at his current church.
     
  • conducted on-site interviews with him and his wife.
     
  • reported back to the entire search committee.
     
  • reported back to the elders.

Grace Church has extended an invitation to the candidate (Bill), to visit with the search committee and leaders of the church and lead worship on the weekend of March 7.


How are Pastors selected at Grace Church?

ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND DUTIES

A. OFFICERS: The Officers will consist of the Senior Pastor, Elders and Deacons. The Elders shall serve as the Directors of the Corporation. Only members are eligible for election as an Elder or Deacon. The term of service for a Deacon shall be two years after which there will be a one year break before consideration will be given to selection to the Elder or Deacon Body.

  1. The Senior Pastor and Deacons of the church will be elected at a meeting called for that purpose. Public notice of the meeting will be given from the pulpit at least two Sundays prior to election. A 75% vote by secret ballot of the membership present will be necessary to elect an officer. A minimum of five-percent of the voting membership is required for quorum. Thirty days notice or by mutual consent, will be given in terminating the pastoral relationship. The number of Elders and/or Deacons will be determined by the number of men qualified and the needs of the church.
E. STAFF: According to the needs of the church, with the recommendation and approval of the Elders, persons may be added to the staff.
  1. The duties of the staff will be designated by the Senior Pastor. They will be accountable directly to the Senior Pastor or his designee.
     
  2. Staff must be a member of the church. Any variances must be approved by the Elder Body.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Paul Dykstra.