Thursday night, the pulpit committee gathered at our home where we had an interview via webcam with a second candidate. Again, we had follow-up questions related to his answers to our questionnaire as well as additional questions about his ministry and his past experience. Other questions focused on children and youth ministries, his understanding of our church constitution, his preaching style, his view of a pastor's responsibilities, and what a church should look like.

This candidate also had questions for the pulpit committee. He asked about Northside Christian School, our leadership structure, and what we are looking for in a Sr. Pastor. It was a productive time and a lot of ground was covered. We had a good conversation about shepherding, discipling, and other important attributes of a church.

Friday, we had our weekly prayer meeting at church. A group of ten prayed for the pulpit committee, the elders, the candidates and the congregation. It was an encouraging morning even though it was dreary outside.

Your brother,

Jeff Peterson, Elder

Calvary Bible Church