After meeting three days last week (Wed\/Thu evenings, and Saturday afternoon), we’ve managed to narrow the search process to two candidates. In a couple of weekends, two teams will be visiting them on their home turf (interviewing folks, sitting in on services, etc.), then a week or two after that, the candidates will be visiting here.<\/p>\n
I managed to duck out of going on the visitations elsewhere (due to other plans), but I expect to be investing a fair amount of time when the visitors arrive. And gladly, as it will be interesting to get to know them, especially whichever one we end up calling.<\/p>\n
Both candidates have interesting backgrounds, a lot of strengths to bring to the table, and yet are different enough that the actual decision will be something of a challenge. Given our track record, though, I think we’ll be able to make it. We’ve had disagreements at various times so far, but in each case have been able to reach a considered and prayerful acceptance. I think, personally, that either of these candidates (as I currently know them) would make a good pick.<\/p>\n
Current plans are that we should have a recommendation before the Vestry by early March. At which point, the Search Committee work will be over with. I think the group as a whole is very much looking forward to that, not only (though not to discount) because it will be the end of a long service, but because it will mean we’re moving forward in the parish to the Next Chapter. Which is darned exciting, I’ll tell you now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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