Call Process Update

The process for calling a new pastor after Pastor Howell retires:

The transition Team completes the Ministry Site Profile (MSP)* by incorporating congregation input. This is about ½ complete.

MSP is reviewed by the Council and the congregation, revised as necessary

MSP is sent to the synod office assistant to the Bishop uses the MSP to match prospective candidates withTrinity; prospective candidates use MSP to discern whether Trinity might be a good match

Trinity appoints a call committee

The assistant to the Bishop presents a list of potential candidates to TLC call committee

Call committee may invite candidate(s) for interview

Call committee presents recommendation for calling a candidate

Congregation decides whether to extend call

There is no set timeline for this process.

*Ministry Site Profile is a detailed description of Trinity and the community, fromsquare footage of the property to mission statement and programs, finances,worship attendance.