The pulpit committee has completed the compilation of materials that we will be sending to prospective candidates. The materials include information about our ministry and documents for the candidate to complete (ministry / doctrinal questionnaire, application). These packets will be going to candidates that we would like to continue considering now that we have been introduced to them by personal recommendations and their resumes. We will be asking that they return the questionnaires three weeks after receiving them. 

Please pray for the men we have contacted and are pursuing. More than once, we have been told that our call or email was a great surprise. Most have told us that they are honored to be considered. Some have relayed how shocking or jarring it was to be presented with the opportunity. As you can imagine, none are taking this potentially life-changing opportunity lightly.

Some have indicated that they did not feel led to leave their current ministries. Some have said that that they were willing to be considered while others have asked for time to pray, consider and seek counsel. Praise God for giving those men that turned us down peace and a clear picture of His will for them. Praise God that there are men who are compelled to consider our burden and position further.

With all that we have heard, I continue to find myself encouraged and excited, as I have been able to talk to some of these Godly men. So far, none have indicated strong reasons or desire to leave their current ministries. At the same time, these men are communicating their desire to follow the Lord and His leading - - even if it means a change. All have said that they would pray seeking that leading and direction.

Continue to pray that the Lord will lead and make His will clear to them and to us.

Yourbrother,

Jeff Peterson

Elder, Calvary Bible Church