Pastor Search:
Pastor Glenn Shock announced his plan to transition First Baptist Church to a new head Pastor due to health reasons. His last day was November 19th (slideshow).
Guest Pastors for Sunday are currently:
- December 10 - Rusty Foley, Eagle Summit Ranch
- December 17 - Dave Roever, Eagle Summit Ranch creator
- December 24 - Congregational singing
- December 31 - Mark & Dallas Hensley, Blue Fire Ministries
Leslie Parkes update the Church body as to the ongoing effort. Over 20 applications have been received and the Committee is reviewing them and selecting a group for further detailed research.
The Church survey results were compiled and you can view it. Just click here!! Results are varied, but the key is a Pastor who is true to God's Word and the inerrancy of Scripture.
In accordance with the by-laws and Operations Manual, a special called Business Meeting was held August 27th to vote for Committee Members.
Your Pastor Search Committee:
Over the past several weeks, the Pastor Search Committee has developed a job description for a Senior Pastor, prepared a budget, and prepared a profile of the First Baptist Church of Westcliffe to give candidates.
Continue to be in prayer for your Pastor Search Committee.
Pastor Search Committee
- Continuing spiritual growth
- Spiritual discernment
- Knowing Bible truths and practicing them
- Faitful attendance and support of the Church
- Skills as a team player
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality
- Freedom to attend meetings and possibly travel occasionally
- Priority commitment to seeking and doing God's will
- Absence of a self-serving agenda