Answers from the PNC
Q. Does co-pastor mean we seek someone to team with our current leadership, so there would be 2 head pastors or a new pastor team? The projected 18-24 months is from this past July for this process?
A. The PNC search will result in 2 co-pastors to share the roles and responsibilities of senior pastor leadership. Any current pastors at SCPC may apply for one of these positions if they desire to do so, and they will go through the same PNC discernment process as all other candidates. This is a 12-14 month process starting from our first PNC meeting in June. Ultimately, the timing for the search is in God’s hands.
Q. Why the co-pastor model?
A. The June 30 Congregational meeting Powerpoint explains the rationale for Session pursuing the co-pastor model. Download the presentation
Q. Will members of our congregation have an opportunity to see the MDP? If yes, where can it be seen? If not, why not?
A. Yes. Once the Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) is finalized by the PNC, it will be posted on this website for viewing.
Q. How long will the PNC take to complete?
A. A typical PNC can take anywhere from 18-24 months. You can check out our latest progress at PNC Process page.
Q. What phase of the PNC process are you in currently?
A. The PNC is beginning to draft Ministry Discernment Profiles (MDPs) for each of the Co-Pastor Roles.
Q. How many Co-Pastors are you seeking?
A. At the direction of the Congregation and the Session, we are seeking two (2) Co-Pastors.
Q. Are PNC meetings open to the public?
A. PNC meetings are not public due to the confidential nature of our work. However, we regularly review questions and comments that are submitted to us. We also continually reference the mission study to make sure we reflect the pulse of the church.
Q. When will the PNC get started?
A. The PNC held it’s first official meeting on July 2, 2024.