What if . . . ?What if you needed

something?And went out looking for it?

And found it in your own back yard?

Presenting: Pastor Steve WilliamsGrace Community Church of Seal Beach

“Grace has been my church home since 1989. I am deeply committed to its future well-being and growth. We are at a turning point in the life of our church, and I want to take the lead in shaping the direction we will take in the coming years.”

How we got hereWe recognized a needWe prepared to search outsideGod led us to search inside

How we got hereWe heard many say, “We want Steve”We saw the obvious response to his

leadershipOur prayer life began to change our

directionBy early summer we came to know how

much God was honoring Pastor Steve’s ministry at GraceJanuary 2012

December 2012

Expressing Core Values

Attendance and Giving UP

PST search outside

PST search inside

The Right FitThrough a rigorous discovery process of

written questions and multiple interviews . . .We came to believe that Pastor Steve is the

“right fit”Fulfills all of the biblical, educational and

experience requirementsUnderstands the unique purpose and

culture of our ChurchPastor Steve’s leadership is inclusive

Together with Pastor Bob, provides the right combination of leadership, experience and skills

A Renewed VisionThere is much more to Pastor Steve

than many of us realizedA vision for our church’s growthA vision for alignment of ministries and staff

A vision for growing disciplesTherefore . . .

The Board of Elders enthusiastically recommends Pastor Steve to the Congregation as Senior Pastor

What’s Next?11/18 - Town Hall Meeting11/25 through 12/5 – Steve meets with

Sunday Morning and Midweek Life GroupsBob preaches for him Sunday 11/25

12/2 - Steve formally preaches as the Pastoral Candidate

12/9 - Steve formally preaches a 2nd time as the Pastoral Candidate

12/9 - Congregational vote at the annual Business Meeting

Mark these dates:11/26 – Sharing and Q&A

meeting with Steve and Trish, 10:00-11:30 am

12/2 – Sharing and Q&A meeting with Steve and Trish, 6:30-8:00 pm

12/9 - Congregational vote at the annual Business Meeting, 4:00 pm

Thank YouYour prayers and support are vital to us.Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight – Proverbs 3:5-6

Transition HistoryThe “Letter” from Pastor Don desiring to

retireTransition Planning Team formed by EldersInterviews of Staff and Members, about 70

peopleTransition ConsultantGrace SummitLetter to Congregation – Transition

11:00 Worship ServicePastor EmeritusInterim Transition Time/Pastoral Search

Pastoral Search ProcessElder Board

Senior Pastor Profile (v1)Appointed Pastoral Search Team

Agreed to a Covenant for prayer, communication and accountability

Hired a consultantDeveloped the Pastoral Search ProcessTrainingSenior Pastor Profile (v2)

Pastoral Search ProcessPST Prayer PamphletTown HallSurvey Life Groups, Staff and LeadershipChurch Unique – Grace ValuesChurch Prospectus Candidate Review ProcessInternal Candidate Review ProcessPST Internal Candidate Review & InterviewElder Board Internal Candidate Review &

InterviewPresenting the Candidate

Senior Pastor ProfileLife ExperienceBiblical QualificationsLeadership Characteristics and GiftsChurch ExperienceEducational RequirementsPhilosophy of Ministry and TheologyTeaching/Preaching StyleWorshipChurch Prospectus