What is Rev. Chris’s role in the Co-Minister Search? Click here to read this and other frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Important Dates for the Congregation
10/05/2024 Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop COMPLETED
10/09 – 10/27/2024 Congregational conversations COMPLETED
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Between November and April, the Co-Minister Search Team will be assembling and submitting the congregational package based on what we hear from you, reviewing packages and interviewing interested candidates, and selecting a finalist. Here is an overview of that process: • Congregational Package Submission | December 2024 | • Review Resumes of Interested Candidates | January 2025 | • Phone / Video Interviews | January 2025 | • In-Person Interviews | Feb – March 2025 | • Search Committee Finalist Selection | March 2025 | • Final Negotiations | April 2025 | Although the candidate review process is strictly confidential, we will provide periodic updates and continue to be available after services in Howson Hall to answer questions. |
04/04/2025 Are you a member?
- Last day to join the church and be able to vote on the new minister is 04/04/2025
04/26 – 05/04/2025 Candidating week
- Opportunities to meet with the identified candidate and see them preach/lead two services
05/04/2025 Congregational vote to call the new co-minister
- Congregation-wide meeting after the service on 05/04 with in person and online members eligible to vote
08/01/2025 New co-minister tentative start
- Actual start date will be negotiated as part of an employment agreement
For more information, visit members of the Co-Minister Search team in Howson Hall on Sundays or check out these FAQs. Still have questions? Email us at searchcommittee@austinuu.org
