BSLC members gathered for a congregational voters’ meeting on Jan. 25. Call committee chairperson Aaron Jenkins presented a proposal to seek vacancy services after Pastor Dennis’ May retirement, until a full-time pastor can be called. A motion was made by Dean Brigham, seconded by Kyle Eden, and passed by unanimous vote.
The Call Committee will work with circuit rep. Rev. Randy Benscoter to identify area pastors who might serve BLSC during our pastoral vacancy. BSLC Elders may also fill in on Sundays when a vacancy pastor is unavailable. The Board of Elders and Board of Directors will help identify the specific pastoral duties we’d like the vacancy pastor to cover, which might include Sunday worship, communion, emergency hospital visits, home visits, preschool/childcare chapel, etc.
The Call Committee met on Jan. 27 to begin a congregational study – the next step in the call process as outlined by the LCMS Northwest District. This step will require some time as it includes a demographic study prepared by the District’s Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) office, information prepared by the call committee, and a member survey. It could be a couple of months before member survey questions are ready to hand out.
On the second Sunday of each month, beginning on Feb. 8, two call committee members will host an information table in the church entry during fellowship time to answer questions.
The committee will continue to meet at least monthly with the goal of getting the congregation as close to placing a call as possible before Pastor Dennis’ retirement.
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