PSC Monthly Update - January 2026

Dear Christ Church Family,

Background
On January 9th-10th, McGowan Global Institute (MGI) visited Christ Church for their Discovery Weekend. The goals of the weekend were to survey members of Christ Church’s congregation from various ages/stages/tenure and begin training the PSC. Based on this congregational survey, MGI will produce their Discovery Report which is expected to be received in mid-February 2026 and will inform the PSC in creating several critical documents (Church Profile, Pastor Profile, Candidate Questionnaire) for the pastoral search.
 
Update
MGI’s training of the PSC began with a review of the entire process of the pastoral search. The process is divided into four distinct but interrelated phases: Preparation, Collection, Evaluation, and Selection. The PSC is currently in the Preparation phase.
 
The PSC has organized itself and continued training with MGI to study shared readings and form a preaching evaluation form. The PSC's next steps are to continue training and work on the critical documents in preparation for MGI’s Discovery Report in mid-February 2026.
 
Pastoral Search Committee Prayer Requests

• For wise use of time, wisdom, discernment, and good health for members as they complete assigned tasks

• For humility, unity, and a desire to please the Lord

• For God’s guidance and direction to the next senior pastor God has planned to shepherd Christ Church in our next chapter

The PSC is committed to consistent and clear communication and will share monthly updates with the congregation in both verbal form and written form in the Christ Church email newsletter.
 
Grace & Peace,

The Pastoral Search Committee