Seven Steps in the Call Process for Congregations

http://www.swmnelca.org/Call_Process/3_7_Steps_in_Call_Process.pdf

1.  The Current Pastor Resigns (Completed)

    FELC accepted Pastor David’s resignation 11-02-2010

2. Beginning the Interim (Completed)

    Pastor Bob’s Interim started 01-18-2011

3. Completing the Ministry Site Profile (Completed)

    Ministry Site Profile was completed by Karen Eberhard, Lisa Barto, And Mark Hulterstrom

    Profile was approved by FELC council and sumbmitted 04-19-2011

 4. Forming a Call Committee (Completed)

    (7) FELC Members  and (1) alternate  were chosen and recognized by the church 04-10-2011

    1. Lisa Barto

    2. Corey Cervin

    3. Ali Danzeisen

    4. Steve Dengerud

    5. Jean Fischer

    6. Vivian Graff

    7. Everett Hantge

    8. Jerry Johnson (Alternate)

5. Considering Candidates (In Progress)

    -Met with Pastor Linda and received candidate profiles

    -Planning and practicing interviewing questions and techniques

    -Working to schedule times for interviewing candidates  

6. Extending the Call (Not Started)

7. Welcoming Your New Pastor (Not Started)