October 2008 - Complete Church Profile - done

Ongoing - Coordinate with Transition Team

October 2008 - Develop Advertising Strategy - done

October 2008 - Develop Job Description - ongoing with Personnel Committee

October 2008 - Develop Marketing Package - done

October/November 2008 - Transition team to complete appreciative inquiry with Jim Van Zetten

October/November 2008 - Transition team to conduct interviews with congregation

November 2008 - Identify qualities desired in new Senior Pastor (will include data collected by transition team)

January/February 2009 - Identify potential candidates

February 2009 - Prepare for interviews

February - April 2009 - Interview qualified candidates

April/May 2009 - Prepare and present offer

May - July 2009 - New senior pastor transition period with Jim Van Zetten

June/July 2009 - Prepare to welcome senior pastor and family