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Dear Woodlands Family,

As we set on this journey to find a new pastor, we know there are a lot of feelings and unknowns. That is normal and expected.  But even though we don't know who our new pastor will be, God knows! We can walk in confidence knowing that God is moving and preparing both Woodlands and the new pastor for what He has in store. While we are in the waiting, would you please be a partner in prayer?

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The average search takes around 12-18 months.  Your prayers, support, and encouragement are an integral part of the search process. While being in the "in between" is hard, we want to move and follow God's leading in His timing.   

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Please pray for:

  • Our search team: for wisdom, strength, & endurance 

  • Our future pastor: though we do not know who he is, God knows.  Pray for his strength and preparation in this time.

  • Our congregation: that we may continue to glorify God by attending, serving, and giving with HOPE and EXPECTANCY!  God is on the move!

 

As a team, we want you to both understand the process and communicate clearly with you any updates.  Thank you, Woodlands Family, for your love, support, and encouragement! 

Search Process: Steps & Updates

STEP 1:   STOP, GRIEVE, & HEAL (the Christian walk is a marathon not a sprint)

STEP 2:   Pray! Wednesday Night Prayer is a great place to start

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STEP 3:   Assess our current situation, which Includes ministry structure, operations, volunteers, giving, spiritual health, etc.​​

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  • UPDATES

    • Interviews of interim search firms who review our church health is in process by the elder team (05/25)

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STEP 4:   Fill the pulpit in the short term (target is to keep 90 day supply in que)​

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  • UPDATES

    • Sundays have been scheduled through mid-August (05/25)

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STEP 5:   Assemble the search team

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  • ​UPDATES

    • Search team has been selected (05/25)

    • Search members have confirmed (05/25)

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STEP 6:   Establish stability in the pulpit


STEP 7:   Make adjustments to existing ministries in preparation for next pastor


STEP 8:   Determine candidate qualities


STEP 9:   Receive and review applications


STEP 10:   Narrow the field and interview desired potentials


STEP 11:   Invite select few to test the pulpit


STEP 12:   Make an offer

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