The Call

Seeking the Lord's will through prayer as CCCM goes through the search process for a Senior Pastor.

The Process

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In-Process

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Not Started

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Pastor Search Committee Selected

Nominated and elected by the congregation.

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Church Information Form (CIF) Completed By Session

Detailed document to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) which outlines our congregation's history, demographics, and ministry goals to present to prospective pastors.

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Job Description Finalized and Posted

Cover letter and job description, along with the CIF and supporting documents shared to the EPC website and other job search platforms.

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Regular Updates to Congregation

Weekly prayer prompts in the Enews; Monthly updates in the Enews and in-person updates to congregation during Sunday worship services as needed.

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Review Qualified Applicants

The Pastor Search Committee meets regularly to review applications and prayerfully considers whether to conduct follow-up interviews.

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Consideration of Top Candidates

Final candidates for the Senior Pastor position will be given comprehensive review (sermons, teaching, references, follow-up interview).

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approval frOM the EPC MiniSterial Committee

The PSC's final Senior Pastor candidate is reported to the Session and must be approved by the Ministerial Committee of the EPC.

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Present Candidate to the CongRegation to approve the call of a senior pastor

Congregational meeting and vote will be held to call the Senior Pastor.

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Installation of Senior Pastor

The Presbytery ordains and installs the called Senior Pastor.

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PSC Next steps

The PSC continues as an ad hoc committee, providing a year of Senior Pastor care.

Timeline

  • 6/7/26 - Congregational Meeting

    In addition to some regular business, the congregational meeting also involved officially accepting Richard's retirement. The Session also presented the work done by the Vision Team and the Session Task Force.

  • 4/19/26 - Decision to Seek a Transitional Pastor is Announced

    The Session informed the congregation of the decision to seek a Transitional Pastor through the EPC. Larry Harris, Bill George, and Ed Germann were appointed the task to interview and present a candidate for the transitional period.

  • 3/1/26 - PSC Enters into a Covenant Agreement with the Congregation

    Desirous of remaining prayerful and acknowledging the responsibility laid on them by the congregation, the PSC asked the congregation to enter into a covenant agreement. READ HERE

  • 12/18/25 - First Meeting of the PSC

    Eager to meet at least once before the end of the year, the nine members of the PSC gathered to establish a committee chair, secretary, and a schedule of regular meetings.

  • 12/14/25 - Pastor Search Committee elected by the congregation

    After several weeks of prayer and discernment, the congregation voted by secred ballot to select the nine members of the Pastor Search Committee.

  • 11/2/25 - Informational Meeting with Congregation

    A series of informational meetings were conducted in order to give the congregation time to learn about the process of electing a Pastor Search Committee and calling a new pastor. A representative of the EPC Ministerial Committee came to address the initial questions and share how they will support our church through the process.

  • 10/2/25 - Session Announces Pastor Richard White's retirement

    After Pastor Richard White officially announced his retirement to the Session at the September Session meeting, a letter was sent to the congregation on Thursday, October 2. It was announced in the service on Sunday, October 5.

Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is on the Pastor Search Committee (PSC)?

    Kevin Auman

    Robert Barker

    Kris Bartman

    Nathan Beucler

    Russell Boardman

    Karen Collins

    Bill George

    Breena Schermerhorn

    Natalie Schermerhorn

  • How can I pray for and support the Pastor Search Committee?

    March 1, 2026 the CCCM Congregation entered into a covenant agreement with the Pastor Search Committee stating the following:

    • We covenant to pray for you collectively and individually; fervently, daily, and specifically to the best of our ability - Col. 1:9-12; Col. 3:1-3; I Thess. 5:16-25
    • We covenant to trust God to guide your deliberations, steps, and timing for His will. Isaiah 55:8-11
    • We covenant to respect your sacred commission and support you in your work. Galatians 5:24-25
    • We covenant to let you do your work in trust, and without manipulation or pressure. Jeremiah 10:23
    • We covenant to delight  ourselves in the Lord, to beg God to let us taste and see His goodness, and when temptations come, to hear that Fatherly voice whisper, "I have something better for you." - Ps. 34; Luke 12:29-32; John 14:25-28; Romans 15:13

  • How can the Pastor Search Committee support the congregation?

    March 1, 2026 the congregation-elect Pastor Search Committee entered into a covenant agreement with the congregation stating the following:

    • We covenant to look to God and diligently pray, listen, fast, and study so as to feed on the Bible and hear our Father's voice - Ps. 25; Ps. 85:7-8; John 10:27-30
    • We covenant to do those things as a means of Grace to serve you as we seek out our next teaching elder; to lead His beloved congregation, for His glory and our benefit. John 13:12-17; Romans 12:9-13
    • We covenant to  not rely solely on our hard work, but to rest on the finished work of Jesus Christ our Lord, and gratefully accept the Holy Spirit's counsel Who is ever speaking, guiding, and pointing us back to Jesus and His word. Galatians 5:22-25
    • We covenant to delight in the different strengths that the nine members of our Pastor Search Committee bring, and be thankful that those strengths differ and vary among us.  We also expectantly look for God's power to be made perfect in our weaknesses.  We promise to make every effort to debate well, listen well, stand firm in all things essential, and avail ourselves of the whole counsel of God to the extent that Abba has given us the ability. - Heb. 12:1-3, 14, 15
    • We covenant to lay aside any personal agendas and collectively seek the mind of Christ; His perfect will and timing for Christ Community Church and our future teaching pastor. Proverbs 3:5-8; I Cor. 2:15, 16

  • How long with the search process take?

    CCCM has a history, by God's grace, of long tenured pastors.  In the last sixty-seven (yes 67) years we have had only two senior pastors. This is the first Pastor Search Committee that has ever been elected by CCCM to conduct a search.  


    The Ministerial Committee of the EPC Central Carolinas has advised us:  "No doubt, many of you will feel pressure to find and install a new pastor as soon as possible.  The Session and members of the church will expect quick action. However, the old saying, "Act in haste, repent in leisure" is particularly relevant in this situation.  God loves your church and will, in His own time, provide the right leader - if you are willing to wait - for your church to flourish.  Do not rush this process!"


    The PSC is thankful that the Session has elected to hire a transitional pastor allowing time for God to reveal His perfect will for CCCM.


    The Ministerial Committee further stated, "While situations vary widely, expect your pastoral search to take a year or more from commissioning the Pastoral Search Committee to the installation of your new pastor." 

  • What is the process if I want to nominate an individual for the Senior Pastor position?

    If a congregant knows of a person whom they believe God has chosen to lead our church, they are asked to do the following:

    • Contact the prospective candidate and talk with them about why you believe they would be the right teaching elder for CCCM.  
    • Ask them to prayerfully consider and let them know you are praying as well.  
    • Direct them to the Employment section on our website where they will be informed of our EPC Book of Order, Westminster Confession of Faith, Pastor Job description, and application process.  
    • Please do not give names to members of the PSC. 
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**Please note: This is NOT a pastoral candidate referral form. See the FAQs above for details if you have someone in mind for the position.**

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