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CALL UPDATE

As a result of our positive vote at the Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday Feb. 3 a "Letter of Call" has been completed for Pastor Thad Fisher. It is being signed by the Rev. Wayne Miller of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod and then going to Pastor Thad for his acceptance. Please keep Pastor Thad, his family and our entire Congregation in your prayers as we continue to move forward.

Calling Lord of Life's new Pastor - 1/17/2008

A letter to the Congregation from Pastor Fred - 4/1/2006

Congregational Survey letter from Council - 3/18/2006

Transition Update from Ken Olson - 2/13/2006

Invitation to Pastor David's Farewell - 1/17/2006

Council's Letter to the Congregation - 1/09/2006

Pastor David's Letter of Resignation - 1/04/2006

Lord of Life – Call Process Plans and Actions

(While it appears we are mostly completed with all tasks be aware that the items remaining take the longest to complete.)

Action
Status
Responsible
Notes
Letter of Resignation to Congregation
Sent 1/4/06 - Done
Pastor
 
Council meeting with Synod Staff

Set for 10 AM on 1/14 - Done

Council
Meeting with Rev. Hileman
Temple Talks at services
Set for 1/7 @ 5PM and 1/8 @ 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 - Done
Council
More to come... 
Exit Interview with Pastor
Scheduled for 1/18 - Done
Council
Karen, Craig, Dodie and Ken to conduct interview
Identify time required and Job Description for Interim Pastor
Done
Synod with Council
Submitted on to Synod on 1/31/06 
Arrange pulpit supply to April
Done
Ken Olson
 Thru Easter is covered
Cover 1st Holy Communion Classes
Done
Council & Staff
Vonnie Neel to cover
Cover Confirmation Class needs
Done
Council & Staff
Confirmation teachers covering
Interview Candidate(s) for Interim Pastor
Done
Council
Interview with 2nd candidate is completed. 
Sign agreement with Interim Pastor
Done
Council
Pastor Frederick Hill has accepted an Interim position at Lord of Life. Pastor Fred will begin his journey with us on April 1st '06  
Plan Farewell for Pastor David and Carol
Done
Council, Fellowship, Worship & Music
307 well wishers attended the Farewell service on Saturday, most of those attended the Reception following the service.
Establish Call Committee
Done
Council, Transition Team & Pastor Fred
Your Call Committee consists of:
Tim Gioe
Barb James
Brian Rittmueller
Jim Shepherd
Jan Stage
Heidi Hafner
Del Neel

Complete Congregational Profile
Done
Council & Congregation
Submitted April 3rd, 2007. 
Spiritual Assessment with Dr. Alan Klaas
Done
Dr. Alan Klaas
 Over 85 members were interviewed over a weekend where our strengths and weaknesses were indentified
Natural Church Development Survey
Done
Council & Congregation
30 congregational members met on Jan 20th, 2007 to complete the initial NCD questionaire.
Receive name(s) of candidate(s) for Pastor from Synod
Done
Call Committee
Special Council Meeting to vote on issuing a call
Done
Council
 Pastor Thad Fisher recommended to congregation
Congregational meeting vote on issuing a call to the candidate Pastor
Done
Congregation
Unanimous vote to accept Pastor Thad as the next Pastor at Lord of Life.  

Congregation Communications (currently scheduled)

Letter to call a Pastor See link at top of page (jump to top)
   

(this page last updated 2/10/2008)