Dear Christ Church,

As the new church programming year begins and kids head back to school, we hope this message finds you well and able to enjoy these last days of the summer break. The Search Committee has been working diligently to identify the new Lead Pastor and we are very pleased with the quality of candidates God has sent to us. We are so thankful for your words of encouragement and your prayers as we walk through this important season of discernment.

We are drawing closer to completing our search process and anticipate making a recommendation for our congregation to consider a candidate to assume the Lead Pastor position. Our path began over 11 months ago, and we have spent over 800 hours defining the Lead Pastor role, reviewing candidates, conducting interviews and seeking God’s guidance. The Trustee Board, Staff, Lead Pastor Transition Prayer Team and, importantly, the Christ Church congregation, have all participated in this critical process. We are grateful for the unity and wisdom that the Holy Spirit has provided along the way.

At the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, one of the Trustees reminded us of what is to come based on John 14: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in My name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.”

What a promise! As we sit in the waiting of what’s to come, let’s also sit in the promise and wonder of Greater Things. Please take some time over the next few weeks and pray for the greater things God has in store for each of us, for Dan and Amy, for this church and for His Kingdom.

Again, thank you for your steadfast support and faithfulness. We look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks as we prepare to make a recommendation for our new Lead Pastor.

May the peace of Christ be with you all.

With gratitude,

Sara Harris
Search Committee Co-Chair

Luke Tenery                
Search Committee Co-Chair

Tim MacKenzie
Trustee Board Vice-Chair