Senior Pastor Search Team Roundtable September 23, 2016 James - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Senior Pastor Search Team Roundtable

September 23, 2016

 James Latimore, Chairperson

(January 1, 2016-present)

 Darren Freeman, Past Chairperson

(June 29-December 31, 2016)

 Denise Miller, Vice-Chairperson  Robert Campbell  Kimberly Davis  James Davis  Tom Davis  Marsha Lyles  Mark Townsell  Mary Watson

Search Team Selection Process Timeline

Task Timeline Initial Church Conference Overview 3/23/2015 Special Called Church Conference vote on process 4/06/2015 Process Launch to body 4/12/2015 Ministry Lead Fasting & Prayer (MTWTHF) 4/13/2015 – 4/17/15 Nomination Gathering (Ministry Leads) 4/20/2015 – 5/11/2015 Gather Slate of Names 5/12/2015 – 5/14/2015 Publish Names to Body 5/17/2015 Church Wide Fasting and Prayer (MTWTHF) 5/18/15 – 5/22/15 Congregational Voting Period Search and Transition Teams 5/23/2015 – 6/07/2015 Conference Vote 6/22/2015

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Task Timeline

Search Team Kick-off Meeting June 29, 2015 Meditation, Fasting and Prayer Schedule Developed July 2015 Church Survey & Focus Groups Conducted July 2015-August 2015 Covenant of Dedication Between Zion Missionary Baptist Church and the Pastor Search Team August 2, 2015 Senior Pastor Call Extended, Job Announcement posted multiple avenues September 25, 2015-October 31, 2015 Search Team Review of Applications Packets (Resumes, Application, Sermons, etc.) Using I Timothy 3:1-7 as our guide October 2015-November 2015

Task Timeline

Conducting of Telephone Interviews December 2015 Background checks conducted January 2016 Search team conducted on-site visits with candidates January 2016-February 2016 Search team conducted candidate In-person Interviews March 2016-April 2016 Search team announced recommendation of Pastoral Candidate A June 26, 2016 Candidate A Visitation Period July 13-18, 2016 Congregational Voting Period for Candidate A July 17-31, 2016

Task Timeline

Called Church Conference: Announcement of Results of Vote for Candidate A August 8, 2016 Church Council: Proposed change to Constitution & By-Laws regarding presentation of multiple Pastoral candidates August 22, 2016 Called Church Conference: Congregational vote

• n proposed change to Constitution & By-Laws

September 13, 2016 Search team announced recommendation of Pastoral Candidate B September 13, 2016 Candidate B Visitation Period September 27- October 2, 2016

 Current Membership - 10,000 members  4 Services Per weekend (1 Saturday, 3 Sunday Services)  Average about 5,000 in attendance every Sunday  Financials - $3.4 Million  1 Senior Pastor - 3 Full Time Staff Pastors - 7 Full Time Church Staff , Volunteers (40 Associate Ministers, 30 Deacons, 20 Trustees)  Fully Functional Community Center, Licensed Daycare, Licensed Counseling Center  Church membership has grown from roughly 2000 members in 2006 to over 10,000 today  Growth - Increase in Small Groups, Bible Studies, Family Baptism and Giving (20% increase in Giving when we implemented Online giving)

 One of three full time Staff Pastors  Preaches 2 services every Sunday to the youth and young adults (average attendance is 400 across two services)  Preaches at least once a quarter at one of the 4 main services  Teaches Sunday school and Bible study  Developed a "Church Festival" to showcase ministry accomplishments including videos, testimonies, financials  Receives weekly training and mentoring from Senior Pastor  Monthly evaluation of leadership style and effectiveness by Senior Pastor  Bachelor of Science (electrical and computing engineering- 1997)  Masters of Divinity (2004)  Doctor of Ministry (student, 1/2017)

 A member of the Executive Staff with responsibilities that include training and developing new leaders, ministers and volunteers.  Pastoral Care & Counseling- multi environments  Funerals, Baptism, Weddings and Pastoral Care - daily responsibilities.  Serves as one of the preaching and teaching pastors when the Senior Pastor has another commitment.  Serve as the Pastor and leader of the children, youth, young adults ministries.  Developed and implemented the vision for the children, youth and young adult ministries in line with the mission

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 Appoints, train and mentor leaders in the children, youth, young adults ministries.  Leads Curriculum Development and recommendations for the Sunday School Department (Adult and Youth) and New Members Baptism Class (Youth & Young Adult).  Connects new members to ministry teams  Lead Church In the 21st Century Program  Responsible for developing and training the staff, deacons and ministry leaders on implementing new technology into the church.  Researches and make recommendations for the church to improve video, announcements, online giving, online classes and church membership software  Uses creative arts to add elements during worship without turning worship into a production

 Growth in Number of Services  In 2005 when Rev. James arrived, church had 1 service 2 times per month for Youth and Young

• Adults. Currently have 2 separate worship services

for children, youth and young adults every Sunday.  In the process of changing this model of ministry to create a more intergenerational worship service.  Growth in Family Baptism  Increase in the number of Family Baptisms as a result of ministry to the family and community; Increase in the number of children and youth commitment to Christ.  Increase in graduation rate  Through partnership with parents, academic counselors and mentors 100% of the participants graduate from High School  Plays key role in development of Mentoring Programs, Academic Enrichment and Leadership development programs.  Increasing the number of youth and young adults willing to become leaders in church and community.  Many of the participants return to the church after graduation to assist in development of future leaders.  Outreach event grew from local community to a City-Wide Event with over 600 families.  Developed Youth Entrepreneurship Program for Scholarships  Developing new leaders in ministry and community.

 Nominated to the Executive Board for Lott Carey Global Missions Society.  Nominated to serve as the Director for the International Youth Development Department of the Lott Carey Global Missions Society  Responsibilities include setting the direction for Youth and Young Adult missionaries Globally.  Training Churches how to participate in Missions Locally and Internationally.  Developing new leaders in missions and how to effectively minister to the community where they are planted.  Responsibility include managing a $400,000 budget for Mission Projects, Events and Youth & Young Adult development internationally.  Direct leadership of Volunteer Staff of 12. (Pastors, Youth Directors, & Missionaries)  Partnerships under his responsibility (Haiti, Mozambique, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, New Delhi, India, Guyana)  Representing Lott Carey in development of new international and local partnerships.  Develop and plan international conferences for Leaders, Youth and Young Adults to learn about missions. Under his leadership the Youth & Young Adult Conference increased to over 800 participants.  Serve as 1 of 4 leaders planning Lott Carey Global Missions Conference. More than 2,000 adult leaders from around the world

• expected. (August 2018 =Atlanta)

 Red Door Ministry

 Developed a ministry where members of the community can view church as a “Safe Place”. The red door gives them access to counseling and meditation.

 Known as the “Community Pastor” walking the community daily connecting with people  Member of a local board to help build better partnerships with Schools and Parents  Assisted in training new police officers on interactions with the community.  Lunch with Pastor RJ - visit local schools to have lunch with the students, connecting a face to the church.  Family Meals- Along with wife started “Family Meals” to teach youth and young adults the importance of spending time with the family.  Father’s Day Dinner- For the last 11 years, has taken young men with deceased, incarcerated or absent fathers to dinner on Father’s Day allowing the celebration of them as young men and impart wisdom in their lives.  Random Acts of Kindness- Along with wife, attend community sporting events to celebrate the community, picking a random child to cheer and encourage.

Leadership Doctrinally Sound

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Past Present

Appreciation for our history Traditions Rev Lewis’ Top down style Resistance to change Understand the Interim Experience Empowerment Leaders Body Higher expectation for and by leaders & members Input from the body Ready for the Future Multicultural Multigenerational Growth Spiritual Physical Financial Accountability/Consequences – Leaders Broader Accessibility All Generations Technology,-streaming, etc

 Why Reverend James  1 Timothy 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9  Full time youth/young adult pastor  16 years in the ministry  Visionary- future of ZMBC  Creative and Innovative  Critical and process thinker  Passion for Missions- Rev. Lewis  Pastoral Care and Counseling  Community Focused- entrenched  Multigenerational Focused  Highly Educated- Doctorate 1/17  Strong People Skills  Proven and Trusted Leader  Strong Administrative Skills  Savvy in the use of technology  Doctrinally sound  Bible preacher and teacher  Mentored and trained  Dedicated family man  Ready to be our Sr. Pastor

• I. Vetting Process

Background Check conducted by an outside third party Professional Screening and Information (PSI) PSI is the 3rd Party company utilized by Zion to vet Zion’s potential employees

• II. The final four candidates underwent and

extensive background investigation: Pastor Search Team met with Deacon Fred Byrd Sis. Mayme Grant (Former ZMBC Business Administrator) assisted the Pastor Search Team. Background checks were conducted on the final four candidates. It has been our goal to maintain as much confidentiality as possible.

• III. Type of Investigation requested by Zion’s Senior Pastor Search

Team:  Standard Criminal History - consisting of a thorough standard criminal history package such as:  Federal District Court Criminal History  National Criminal Super Search (Every State, City, and County) Covering every city and state in which he would have resided (i.e., Florida, Georgia, Tennessee)  In addition to the Standard Criminal History an Executive/ (Pastoral) Level Package was also selected. This package consist of a higher level of intense scrutiny to obtain a complete and thorough screening covering areas such as:  Bankruptcy Search  Credit Report

• IV. Prior to presenting our current candidate, additional

steps were taken to ensure a more comprehensive Background check  A Deeper Dive has occurred.

Tuesday, September 27

5:00-7:00pm: Welcome Reception/Open House 7:30-8:45pm: Pastoral Candidate Led-Evening Bible Study

Wednesday, September 28

11:00am-12:15pm: Pastoral Candidate Led-Daytime Bible Study 7:15-8:45pm: Crossing Jordan Bible Study

Thursday, September 29

7:30- 9:00 pm Church-wide Town Hall Meeting with the Candidate

Friday, September 30

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Ministry Leaders Meeting 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Prayer Meeting

Saturday, October 1

 3:00- 4:30 pm Church-wide Town Hall Meeting with the Candidate

Sunday, October 2

7:30am & 10:30am Worship Services-Reverend Robert James preaching Church-wide Meet & Greet following 10:30am service