Lead Pastor Search
As previously announced, Ian Cron, our founding and senior pastor, has decided to step down as the senior leader of Trinity Church. We have begun a search to identify our next lead pastor. The search process is being conducted by a leading search firm, People Management, and is being overseen by a team currently comprised of:
Rick Lyons (Search Committee Chair)
Susan Allen
Maggie Brightwell
John Frelinghuysen
Bill Knight
Lindsay Reimers
Ginny Martin
Brian Olson
Chris Scarlata
We will use this space to keep you informed about the search process.
Important Documents:
- Council Chair’s Remarks to the Congregation made on September 7, 2008 [PDF] – This document contains the remarks made by Brian Olson regarding the summer experience at Trinity, Ian's role and title going forward, an update on the Lead Pastor Search and on the importantce of community to our church.
- Council Chair’s Remarks to the Congregation made on June 1, 2008 [PDF] – This document contains the remarks made by Brian Olson regarding Ian’s decision to step down, the Council’s decision to begin a search for a Lead Pastor and the appointment of Lesley King as Trinity’s Interim Executive Director.
- Opportunity Profile for Lead Pastor Search [PDF] – This document was created by People Management, the staff and Council and describes the opportunity for and requirements of our new Lead Pastor. It is being sent to prospective candidates.
How you can help:
- If after reading the Opportunity Profile you know someone who would be a good candidate or a good referral source, please contact one of the members of the Search Committee or Rick Heltne of People Management.
- We really need your prayers. Please pray that the Search Committee listens to God’s word, carefully discerns his will and finds unity and peace in their recommendations.
- Please join us for Compline, a monthly gathering to pray for Trinity’s leadership needs during this time of transition and for the many prayer requests of our congregation. Gatherings will take place on September 9, October 14, and November 11 from 8:00-9:00 pm at Trinity House, 15 Sherwood Place. For more information, contact Joel Groen at JoelGroen@hotmail.com.
- If you would like to receive a weekly email with a prayer for our search and a related scriptural passage, please email Susan Allen at susanallenct@gmail.com.