PNC Update

The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has met to begin the process of seeking SC Pres' next called pastor(s). Rev. Jim Szeyller from Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, the PNC Liaison to Presbytery, has led 5 successful PNC searches.

At the June 30 Congregational meeting, the 11 members of the PNC were tasked with pursuing a copastor model of church leadership. 

The committee is currently working on creating Ministry Discernment Profiles (MDPs) and job descriptions to meet SCPC's needs as defined by the thorough Mission Study. The Mission Study incorporated extensive input from all church constituents and is foundational to the PNC's work.

Stay tuned for a webpage that will be an ongoing source of updates on the process which is expected to take many months. Please pray for continued discernment of Christ's will.

Congregational Meeting & PNC Kick-Off

On June 30, the San Clemente Presbyterian Church Congregation voted to adopt a new “Co-Pastor” model and subsequently charged the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) to begin their work.

The meeting featured spirited yet well intended debate both for and against the change to the Co-Pastor model. We’ve since heard that some of the congregation left the meeting feeling uneasy given the intensity of the conversation. The PNC, however, has come to see that conversation as a blessing! That meeting provided forum for all points of view to be heard – publicly and transparently – and for the selection of the Co-Pastor model to be decided in an equally open manner.

The PNC is called to demonstrate the same type of transparency. While much of the process must remain confidential, it is our intention to operate out in the open and to share as much information as we can with the congregation as we go.

We understand the responsibility that we have been trusted with and are humbled by it. Your continued prayers are welcome.