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Pastor Walter Still Succession Retirement Plan

Peace Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, Florida

Traditional, Long Term

• r Succession Interim Process?
• Traditional – pastor retire or resigns,

interim Pastor appointed.

• Traditional Long Term – pastor leaves

following conflict or misconduct, Interim Pastor appointed.

Traditional Intentional, Long Term

• r Succession Interim Process?
• Succession – Outgoing pastor and council

follow traditional transition process with

• utgoing pastor remaining in place until

new pastor is called. Outgoing pastor does not participate in the work of the Call Committee.

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor

Alternate

TBD

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor...

In Progress

In Progress . . . . . Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor...

Step 3 is in Progress...

• Transition Forum (Dr. Rick Armstrong)
• Process Forum (Deacon Connie Schmucker)
• Vision, Values, Mission Retreat (Sr. Michelle Collins)
• History reflection
• Complete checklist items

Oct. 24

Almost

Oct. 17

The Transition Checklist

The Transition Checklist

Soon

Guidelines for Selecting the Call Committee . . .

Steps in the Calling of a New Pastor...

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

• Those responsible for selecting call committee have

a very important task and should prayerfully approach their work seeking God’s guidance.

• The constitution should be reviewed to determine

number of persons to serve on committee, method

• f election, alternates, and nominating process.
• It is never wise to solicit volunteers for a call
• committee. A careful and thoughtful discernment

process should be followed to ensure that the best possible candidates are considered and selected.

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

General characteristics and expectations of ALL persons who serve on the call committee include the following:

• Strong evidence of faith
• Active in the life of the congregation
• Positive and enthusiastic spirit
• Faithful stewards
• Commitment and follow-through

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

• The call committee should represent:
• new members
• long term members
• older and younger members, perhaps youth
• ethnic and cultural diversity
• female and male

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

Special Notes:

• Should not serve on call committee:
• employees, staff
• rostered persons, active or retired, or

their spouse/partner

• A council member, who is not an officer,

may serve on the call committee

Guidelines for Choosing Call Committee...

Call Committee Nomination Form

Work of the Call Committee

• Survey congregation
• Generate Ministry Site Profile (MSP)
• Draft MSP reviewed by Council and

made available to congregation

• Interview candidates
• Check references, hear pastor preach
• Select a primary candidate or request

more names

From where does the Office of the Bishop get Candidates?

• ELCA database
• Bishop and Assistants personal knowledge
• Referrals from congregation – names must be

given to Connie; do not contact pastor

• Pastors who hear that you are seeking a new

pastor

Questions?