Search Committee Minutes-January 2023 - First CRC Pastor Search

The Lead Pastor Search Committee met on January 17, 2023.

Mike Davelaar provided opening devotions and prayer –“There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Decision.”

The following items were reviewed/discussed:

Brad expressed thanks to the committee members for all their hard work!
- Search Committee minutes have been shared by way of the congregational newsletter.
  - The committee has received many positive comments from the congregation that meeting minutes are being shared/published.
Justin Snyder provided an update from the Council/Ad Board
- Lead Pastor Job description has been finalized and provided to Search Committee
- The Core Values Statement is on the agenda for the Ad Board meeting on 1/18/2023

Search committee continues to follow and review CRCNA document “More Than a Search Committee”

Phase I – Preparation –complete

Phase II – Reflection –in process

Pastor Van provided update on potential Sunday ‘listening’ sessions
- Council and Ad Board to finalize plans
- Sessions are designed to provide opportunities for the congregation to be involved in the search process by sharing, etc.

Phase III – Nomination –in process

Brad provided an overview of the First CRC website template for the Lead Pastor position
- Highlighted the following tabs/buttons: Welcome Letter, Job Description, Application, Church Profile, Life in Sioux Falls, Church Life, and ror the Congregation (timeline, minutes, nomination form, etc.)
Reviewed the Timeline for the Committee for the next 30 days
- Committee previewed the agenda for the February 2023 meeting
Reviewed specific tasks to be addressed in preparation for our February meeting
Discussed application process
- Interview questions (pre-interview, initial, and follow-up)

Meeting concluded with the committee re-affirming the importance of confidentiality.

Next meeting is set for Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:30-7:00 pm, with Josh Soodsma responsible for devotions/opening prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Brad VanKalsbeek

Chair – Lead Pastor Search Committee