The congregation’s participation will be essential for the PNC to create a clear and accurate “resume” (MIF) that will attract the attention of the pastor God is calling to SPC. All congregants will be asked to give input in two forums: through the online Vital Church survey and at congregational meetings. Congregants may notify the nominating committee if they wish to serve on the PNC. And members will vote, both for the PNC and whether to accept the PNC’s chosen candidate. Most of all, congregants will participate by continuing to support each other in fellowship through the ministries of SPC, at church, in the community, and in the world. We’re in this together. We will listen to the Holy Spirit and follow Jesus as a body. Through this transition we will become stronger and more mature as a congregation, ready to follow God in the journey of faith before us.