LPNC Updates

We want to give a big shout out to all of you, New City Church, for your prayers throughout this whole process. We are trusting in God’s guidance and discernment for all of us. 

We ask you to continue to continue to pray for each other, and our pastoral staff, the Elder Board and our leaders, as we continue to trust where God is leading us.

Dear New City Community, 

The Lead Pastor Nominating Committee (LPNC) understands the importance of communication and have created this webpage to help keep the congregation informed on the progress. This is a new journey for NCC, and we appreciate your support in this transition.

 

What is the LPNC?

The Lead Pastor Nominating Committee is charged with the following key roles:

  1. Gather feedback from the church & make recommendations to the Elder Board regarding the “Lead Pastor Search Framework”
    1. What we are committed to in the future as a church
    2. Requirements and What we are looking for in a new lead pastor
  2. Design and execute the Lead Pastor search & nomination process, including:
    1. Determining what the search & application process will look like
    2. Running the search & application process (e.g. reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, etc.)
    3. Recommending candidate(s) to the Elder Board to vote on the nomination; if nominated by the Elder Board, goes to church for confirmation (80% vote to pass); our bylaws determine this process. 
  3. Ensure a clear, transparent, and prayerful process, keeping the church updated frequently, praying for the church and the process, and including the church body in the process

 

LPNC Milestones

  • Listening Sessions – DONE
  • Listening Sessions Review – DONE
  • Research Lessons from Other Search Committees – DONE
  • Write The Framework – DONE
  • Write Job Description – DONE
  • Build Pastor Hiring Page – DONE
  • Build Applicant Tracking System – DONE
  • Round 1: Phone Screening – DONE
  • Round 2: Theological Questionnaire – DONE
  • Round 3: Zoom Interviews – DONE
  • Round 4: In-Person Interviews – DONE
    • In-Person Interviews
    • Reference Checks
    • Background Checks
    • Elder, Staff & LPNC Joint Discussions

 

LPNC Updates 

  • 2024 January: 23 candidates completed applications
    • Qualified applicants are a pool of males and females, which includes people of color
  • 2024 February: 11 candidates completed phone screens
  • 2024 March: 8 candidates completed theological questionnaires
  • 2024 April: 7 candidates completed Zoom interviews
  • 2024 May- June: Narrowed down the candidate pool and finished all In-Person Interviews.
  • 2024 July – LPNC down the candidate pool to 1 Nominee, who was Approved by the Elder Board!!

What Now?

  • Elder Board: Will need to complete two task
    • Complete a psychological evaluation of the nominee (IN PROCESS)
    • Prepare the special election meeting (IN PROCESS)

 

  • LPNC: Will Now
    • schedule the “Get to know the Nominee Week” – (IN PROCESS)
    • Invite congregants feedback and ideas on how to prepare for “The Nominee Welcome week”

 

What’s your role as a member?

  • Church Members then will
    • Meet the nominee during the “Get to know the Nominee Week” (TBA)
      • Members are encourage to share ideas on how to best make the “Get to know the Nominee Week” a success. 
      • Reach out to any LPNC member if you would like to volunteer in some of this preparations.
    • Vote on the nominee (TBA)

We want to give a big shout out to all of you, New City Church, for your prayers throughout this whole process. We are trusting in God’s guidance and discernment for all of us. 

We ask you to continue to pray for each other, and our pastoral staff, the Elder Board and our leaders, as we continue to trust where God is leading us.

 

How to Contact the LPNC?

LPNC wants to continue listening to you. We understand that this transition may be challenging for many of you. Therefore, we encourage you to contact any of the LPNC members if you have any questions or concerns. You can contact us either individually or by email at lpnc@newcitychurchla.com.

 

Thank you,

Kristen Kruger Byler (Committee Chair)

Pamela Roper (Committee Vice-Chair)

Connie Diaz 

Morghan Mumford

Michael Rarela

David Forster

Vanessa Padilla

Becca Stark

Kurt Schemper

Philip Bell

Jenny Broca