Good News
2009 Senior Pastor Search Committee Formed

At our January 21st council meeting the main topic was the criteria and process for selecting members for a senior pastor search committee. The majority of time spent at this meeting was listening to SCUCC congregants. After agreeing on a selection process, council nominated 27 members. The council voted based on criteria refined at the meeting. The vote, and subsequent agreement by the candidates to serve, has resulted in an outstanding senior pastor search committee.

The senior pastor search committee members are:

Marion Bayers
Barbara Cavanaugh
Jim Drotleff
Don Hunter
Paul Roth
Patti Sousa


Thanks to our council vote, the senior search pastor committee has a profile and a balance that represents our entire SCUCC family. The council determined the attributes for the committee. Each search committee member is dedicated to our church and brings their unique gifts to this team.

Here is a statistical profile of the senior pastor search committee:

100% of its members

  • are involved in our church and active on a minimum of one committee
  • understand the United Church of Christ and are comfortable with its guidance
  • have broadband connections and are comfortable using computers to communicate
  • are familiar with many groups within our church

87.5% of its members

  • have managerial experience

62.5% of its members

  • live on-island
  • have human resources ( hire /fire) experience

50% of its members

  • are female
  • are male
  • are full time residents
  • are part time residents
  • have experience in understanding Shell Point needs

37.5% of its members

  • live off-island
  • are 15+ year SCUCC members
  • represent senior retired members

25% of its members

  • have experience with SCUCC youth programs
  • represent middle retired members
  • represent young families

12.5% of its members

  • represent young retired members

Please keep this senior pastor search committee in your thoughts and prayers as we go through the process of selecting the optimal senior pastor for our church.

Blessings,

Mike Vargo, Moderator