Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we will once again be using Holy Cow! Consulting’s Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) to gather your input about abilities and skills we seek in our next Rector. The survey will also help us create an overview of our goals and attitudes on a variety of topics related to our church/school community and its ministry, as well as our demographics . Links will be sent by text and email and will also appear in next week’s Sunday bulletins and E-Star, and responses will be collected through August 25. If you want to participate by other means, please call the church at 713-528-6665 and we will accommodate your needs.
At the July Vestry meeting we formed a subcommittee of Vestry members that will soon be soliciting applications to serve on our Rector Search Committee. An application form will be made available to any member that wishes to nominate themselves or another member for Search Committee service. Once the application window has closed, the subcommittee will refer the applications to the Vestry with its recommendations.
As a reminder, the Diocese has set the following guidelines and requirements for members of the Search Committee:
1. Member in good standing who is faithful in regular attendance at worship
2. Has served in leadership capacities in various of our ministries
3. Has pledged or given regular financial support to the church
4. Can collaborate with and listen to others and be part of consensus decision making
5. Demonstrates a mature commitment to the vision, mission, and core values of our community
6. Is a person of prayer and faithful living
7. Demonstrates the wisdom and capacity to hold in confidence sensitive information
Per Diocesan policy, the following individuals are not eligible to be on the Search Committee:
A. The Interim Rector or other clergy
B. A member of the staff or related to any parish staff
C. A spouse, partner, or relative of a Vestry member
D. A spouse, partner, or relative of any member of the clergy in the Diocese
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Yours in Peace,
Dave