Step Six: Equip the Pastor Nominating Committee
Equipping a group of people to function together as a PNC is one of the most important investments an interim pastor will make in a congregation. The wise interim knows that the PNC’s ability to collaborate in seeking to new pastoral leadership is mission critical.
Work with your mid council or other appropriate body to co-facilitate.
If meeting in person, offer hospitality noting any special needs related to mobility, diet, etc.
If meeting online, ensure participants are familiar with platform features.
In other words, prepare as if this is indeed the long anticipated milestone that it is; celebrate and be glad.
Model key elements of what future PNC meetings may include ~ prayer, discernment, team building, devotions, etc.
Send out pre-reading material ahead of time.