EPNC

Executive Pastor Nominating Committee (EPNC) Search Process

Welcome to the EPNC page. Here you’ll find updates on our journey to identify and welcome our next Executive Pastor. We are committed to transparency, and we encourage you to pray for this process and for the individual God is calling to lead in this vital role.

View the Opportunity Profile from Agora.

Key Progress Indicators

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Search Process Timeline

  • Done EPNC formed by Nominating Committee, approved by Session
  • Done Ratified by Congregation (Dec 8, 2024)
  • Done EPNC convenes officially for the first time, receives First Pres Forward Surveys & Reports (Dec 16, 2024)
  • Done EPNC invites Session to a forum for input on EP position (Jan 13, 2025)
  • Done EPNC receives updated EP job description (Jan 21, 2025)
  • Done EPNC receives Knot-Navigators training (Jan 25, 2025)
  • Done Weekly EPNC meetings begin to define the EP role and working on process (Jan 27, 2025)
  • Done Communication Plan established (Jan 27, 2025)
  • Done Initial meeting with Lead Pastor to discuss position profile (Feb 3, 2025)
  • Done EPNC begins working with Agora Search Group in the search process
  • Done EPNC constructs Church Profile and Job Prospectus and posts the position


  • Up Next EPNC screens candidates; EPNC and Agora will begin interview process and set up visits to CS with finalists


  • Up Next EPNC and Lead Pastor discern finalist and deliver to Session for vote to call a congregational meeting
  • Up Next Presbytery of the West interviews and approves
  • Up Next First Pres Congregation votes to Install
  • Up Next EP will begin onboarding process
  • Up Next Installation/Ordination Service

EPNC Members

Sam Arnold | Bonnie Cherry | Dick Frieg | John Genrich | Mike Harvey | Linda Hood | Pam Moore | Larry Yonker | Rich Hughes*


* We regret to share that our dear friend Rich Hughes went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026. His contribution to our search was substantial, and we miss his presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Pray for the EPNC?

For wisdom and discernment in evaluating candidates.
For unity and trust among the EPNC members.
For sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s leading in every step.
For the individual God is calling to this role.

Join us every Monday at 6pm, Rm 219 to pray for the church, our community and beyond. For more information, people can contact Heather Bauman at baumanheather@hotmail.com

How Long Will This Process Take?

Only God knows the exact timeline, but our hope is to have an Executive Pastor in place by the summer of 2026. Please continue to pray for this process.