June 9, 2025
Friends,
Wonderful news! In our June 8 congregational meeting, St. Andrew elected the following members to serve on a Pastor Nominating Committee to begin the search for our next called and installed pastor:
- 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
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.
