Answers about my new role
This past Sunday people in our three church services heard some big news.
First, our interim lead pastor announced his June 30th retirement from pastoral ministry. He has been ministering at HMC for 19 years.
Second, our ministry council chairperson announced that I will be assuming the position of interim lead pastor effective March 1st.
Since then I’ve been asked the same questions repeatedly:
1. How do you feel about this new role?
I’m excited and I’m looking forward to it. To date, it will likely be one of the greatest challenges of my life. It’s also something that I sense God calling me to do.
2. How do the rest of the staff feel about you stepping up to lead?
I asked them the same question before I officially accepted the position. They all willingly threw their support behind me. I would not have accepted the role if the other pastors were not in favour of it.
3. How does this affect your teaching commitments at Emmanuel Bible College?
I will continue teaching at the college for the remainder of the semester. Then, I will transition into the interim lead pastor role full-time.
(My current ministry role is 3/4 time at the church)
4. What happens beyond the interim period?
That question is best addressed by members of the ministry council. My interim contract will extend from March 1st to September 1st. During that time the search for a permanent lead pastor will continue.
