Call Process Booklet

Beginning Strong
God’s
work.
Our
hands.
The Lord said to Ananias, “Go, for Saul is an
instrument whom I have chosen to bring my
name before Gentiles and kings and before the
people of Israel; I myself will show him how
much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”
So Ananias went and entered the house. He
laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul,
the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your
way here, has sent me so that you may regain
your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
And immediately something like scales fell
from his eyes, and his sight was restored.
Then he got up and was baptized, and after
taking some food, he regained his strength. Acts 9.15–19
A New Call and a New Day
The mission and ministry of a congregation never stop, but we do recognize that a
pastor has a unique role of spiritual leadership within congregations. It is significant in
the life of the church when a new call is extended and a new day of making Christ
known in your community begins.
Throughout the interim period, your congregation is asked to be intentional about each
step moving forward. This is not a hiring process or a head-hunting venture. It is a call
process in which the Call Committee, Congregation Council and congregation discern
the will of God. So as you begin a new pastorate, it is important to take time to begin
strong.
This will mean saying goodbye to your interim pastor, laying the groundwork for your
new pastor to move in, celebrating the installation, making sure that your new leader
will be well supported in their work, and engaging in the mission, which you identified in
the interim, with your new pastor.
Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world
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