Pastoral Transition at River City Foursquare Church
Pastor Bobby and his family are feeling called to a new assignment and his last day will be Saturday January 31. We are sad to see them go and we love them very much. Yet we believe that if God is calling them on, then He also has great things in store for River City, and our best days of fruitfulness are ahead of us.
As a Foursquare church, we have a process for choosing a new pastor. When a pastor feels called to a new season, we move into discernment process, to determine the next pastor(s). Specifically, the Northwest Supervisory Team and the Regional Pastor work with the Church Council, as representatives of the church body.
As a Foursquare church, we have a process for choosing a new pastor. When a pastor feels called to a new season, we move into discernment process, to determine the next pastor(s). Specifically, the Northwest Supervisory Team and the Regional Pastor work with the Church Council, as representatives of the church body.
Here is what you can expect during this transition:
- The Supervisory Team and the Church Council build a Pastoral Profile. This document, unique to River City Foursquare Church, explores who the church is, who our community is, and qualifications and gifts we're looking for in the next pastor. We are in the process of completing this.
- This document will then be used by the District Supervisory Team to vet potential candidates. We have a variety of conversations, with the goal of identifying a candidate(s) that would best serve the church well, based on the profile, conversation and prayer.
- Once the District determines one candidate (or couple), we will present them to the church council. The church council will meet with them.
- Following this, the candidate and the church council spend a few days in prayer. The decision is a communal discerning process, led by the District Supervisor, or a member of his team.
- Once a pastor is affirmed, we'll share this news with the church body. We'll also work with them on a timeline.
If a pastor isn't installed before Bobby leaves:
We'll build a preaching schedule, from the great teachers we have at River City and our Foursquare community. If more time is needed, we may bring in an interim pastor to serve the church for a short season.
Please know that Foursquare is committed to serving River City well, walking the church through this transition, and contending for God's very best to lead us into a more fruitful future.
Please know that Foursquare is committed to serving River City well, walking the church through this transition, and contending for God's very best to lead us into a more fruitful future.
Celebrating Bobby, Becca and their Family:
Pastor Bobby's last day is Saturday, January 31. We'll work with the church council to plan a celebration send-off for him and his family. If his family needs to transition to their new home sooner, we'll plan our celebration for sooner, but Bobby's last day is January 31. We'll have more information soon regarding this.