Since our October update, we have been preparing for a second round of interviews with selected pastors that we believe have the experience and the skills defined by the effort of our Transition Committee, and the work within our congregation. We require a leader who is adept at...
Over the last few weeks, the Call Committee has spent time with the eight remaining candidates mentioned during the August Update. Our conversations have been centered on the key themes as defined by our transition team from earlier this year and the survey responses by our congregation which...
Since last month’s update, there has been a significant amount of effort invested in working with the Northwest Synod. The review and outreach of the 31 pastors shortlisted from the more than 50 we started with has been an eye-opening experience. I am happy to share that of the 31, we have...
Over the last several weeks, your Call Committee has been working diligently in partnership with the Northwest Synod on the search for our next Lead Pastor. Through guidance by Bethel’s church council and our congregation, we have identified more than 50 potential candidates nationally...