Bethlehem Church

9/30/08 Search Committee Update:

  • The committee has begun the initial interview process.
  • The committee continues to receive new resumes from outside sources and the E-Free Ministry Connection.
  • Prayer: for discernment, for wisdom, for discipline, for time management.

9/10/08 Search Committee Update:

  • The committee is in the process of scheduling personal interviews.
  • The committee has reviewed close to 100 resumes and in-depth profiles
  • Prayer:  for perseverance, for wisdom, for leading.

8/6/08 Search Committee Update:

  • Approved three sub-committees to review resumes as received.

7/24/08 Search Committee Update:

  • Have largely completed review of the initial group of 42 candidate profiles provided by E-Free Ministry Connection service.
  • Posted our search criteria on numerous seminary websites and are beginning to receive resumes.

7/1/08 Search Committee Update:

  • Reviewed first set of Candidate Profiles suggested by the congregation
  • Reviewing 40 profiles made available from the EFCA Ministry Connection
  • Applying to 20 Biblical Seminaries for potential candidates

6/19/08 Search Committee Update:

  • Completed the profile for the EFCA Minister Connection that serves to match candidates with churches
  • We are reviewing those candidates that most closely match our profile
  • Response from candidates recommended from the congregation have been approximately 50% positive.  These are being reviewed.