October 25, 2022
The search team has identified one internal candidate and within the next few weeks will be conducting a formal interview with that candidate. Upon completion of the interview and finalization of background checks, the search team will complete its assessment of the candidate and make a decision as to a recommendation. The team humbly requests that the body continue to pray for wisdom and discernment as we seek God’s will in this process.
September 08, 2022
The Search Team would like to thank all of those who participated in the congregational survey the team released in August. The results proved to be valuable as the team worked to complete the Senior Pastor job description. At this time, the job description is complete and will be part of an opportunity package being created and made available to candidates. This package will provide details about Bridges and the surrounding community along with information about the role. In our process, the team has consulted with the EFCA West for wisdom and counsel. The team is now considering any internal candidates. If there are no candidates at Bridges who apply or make it through the process, then the search will progress to external candidates. The team requests that the congregation continue to pray for the man God has already chosen to lead Bridges for the next season. May God’s will be done! Also please continue to pray for the team as we work through the process and details of the search. Pray for the pastors, elders, staff, and all those who serve and attend Bridges. In closing, we would like to thank everyone for your trust in this team. It is amazing to work with such a wonderful team and see how God uses each person’s giftedness. We serve at the Lord’s pleasure and seek to bring Him Glory.
July 31, 2022
Survey sent to congregation to collect input
July 24, 2022
Search team introduced at Sunday Worship Gathering
July 15, 2022
Search team formed
Bridges Community Church is currently in the process of searching for our next Senior Pastor.
Our Elder team met with a representative from our denomination (EFCA) to prepare and plan the Ask, Seek, Knock process (Matthew 7:7-8).
This Plan will be executed in two phases:
The church vision, mission, and values have been updated along with the Senior Pastor job description/profile. A search committee has been prayerfully appointed.