02-23-2026 Meeting with WOT Church Council
Focus: Today's session focuses on understanding the church policy and history in hiring a pastor. From Master Plan For Church Pastor 10 Steps for a fruitful process Step 1: Seek God’s Will through Prayer and Study The process begins with a heartfelt commitment to seeking God’s direction. The church acknowledges that God is the ultimate authority in the calling of a pastor and that the church must remain sensitive to His will throughout the entire search process. This stage involves: Collective Prayer: The congregation, leadership, and governing body of the church spend intentional time praying for God's guidance in the search for a new pastor. This may include prayer meetings, individual prayers, and corporate worship focused on asking for divine clarity and wisdom. Scriptural Reflection: The church leadership and the congregation should review Scriptures on leadership, shepherding, and qualifications for pastors. Relevant texts might include 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, a...