June 4, 2025
Friends,
Wonderful news! St. Andrew’s Nominating Team has announced its slate of candidates for the Pastor Nominating Committee:
- Allison Bernard
- Kathy Duys
- Twila Finkelstein
- Peggy Hausler
- Paul Penn
- Ted Potter
- Jason Schuchert
This marks the next major step in our journey to call a new pastor. You can read more about the process in Pastor Carl Anderson’s column in the latest issue of the Messenger:
- Messenger (Summer 2025): https://tinyurl.com/messenger-summer-2025
The congregation will vote on the slate during the Congregational Meeting this Sunday, June 8, in the Sanctuary immediately following worship. To ensure broad participation, members can attend remotely via Zoom. (As a reminder, all are welcome to attend, but only official members may vote.)
- Zoom Link for the Congregational Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/meeting-060825
According to On Calling a Pastor, members of a PNC should be people of integrity who are:
- deeply involved in the life of the church,
- spiritually grounded and committed to discernment,
- willing to devote significant time and energy,
- capable of maintaining confidentiality,
- and attuned to the voice of God over personal preference.
Our slate reflects these qualities beautifully:
They’re Committed: Each nominee brings years of steady presence and service—from worship to mission, education to leadership. Their dedication is rooted in a love for this church.
They’re Spirit-Led: In their applications, humility and prayerfulness came through clearly. They are all seeking to follow God’s call.
They’re Experienced: Many bring professional or church-based experience with hiring and discernment. They understand the responsibility, and they know how to lead with care and confidentiality.
They’re Broad-Minded: This team is tuned in to the full range of voices in our congregation. They hope to represent us all, not just a single viewpoint or generation.
They’re Ready to Work: Serving on a PNC requires stamina and collaboration. These folks are prepared for the task—reading applications, hosting interviews, discerning together.
In short, this is a strong, faithful, and Christ-focused team. We’re deeply grateful to each one for saying yes and hopeful the congregation will feel well represented. (We are also grateful to the many others who took time and care to submit interest in serving on the committee.)
If you have questions about how to join Sunday’s meeting, feel free to contact us below. And please join us in thanking St. Andrew's Nominating Team—Helen Bryce, Jon Swearingen, Kyle Bernard, Hillary Chappo, Paul Heidger, and Toni Van Voorhis—for their faithful, prayerful work.