The Search Committee: Who we are and want to be
Because the first impression is often the most important one, St. Paul’s Search Committee is sprucing its communications to provide prospective rector candidates a clear and compelling narrative of what we are and how we fit in our community.
Among new plans the committee is working on:
Once we are up and running, all of these will be available for the parish’s perusal on the website. Stpaulscanton.org.
In the meantime, the Search Committee will be meeting with both the Vestry and the Long-Range Planning Committee in June as the next step in the process.
Vestry discussions taking place are determining a direction for St. Paul’s so
that a complementary skill set necessary for the new rector can be identified. And the Long-Range Planning Committee is identifying concerns facing St. Paul’s and developing potential scenarios to solve them. These are key components necessary for the Search Committee as we determine specific needs, and it is imperative for the three groups to be on the same page as to what those are.
Yes, things are happening! Your continued prayers are appreciated.
Barbara Anderson
Search Committee
Because the first impression is often the most important one, St. Paul’s Search Committee is sprucing its communications to provide prospective rector candidates a clear and compelling narrative of what we are and how we fit in our community.
Among new plans the committee is working on:
- A newly formed Communications Committee, working with the Search Committee, aims to improve access to the church’s website and provide more thorough information more often.
- The web site also will provide a detailed look at the demographics of the City of Canton, and the surrounding counties from which St. Paul’s membership is drawn.
- The revamped website will house the parish profile – a detailed look at St. Paul’s history, ministries/outreach and organizations – as well as the Diocese of Ohio’s Office of Transitional Ministry Portfolio. This is a “want ad” of sorts that addresses questions ranging from our liturgical style to challenges facing the church. It will also be registered in the national church’s database, which holds profiles for all clergy registered in the system in order to “match” churches with clergy based on needs and preferences. Finally, a third informational piece will detail the demographics of the city of Canton and the surrounding counties from which St. Paul’s membership is drawn.
Once we are up and running, all of these will be available for the parish’s perusal on the website. Stpaulscanton.org.
In the meantime, the Search Committee will be meeting with both the Vestry and the Long-Range Planning Committee in June as the next step in the process.
Vestry discussions taking place are determining a direction for St. Paul’s so
that a complementary skill set necessary for the new rector can be identified. And the Long-Range Planning Committee is identifying concerns facing St. Paul’s and developing potential scenarios to solve them. These are key components necessary for the Search Committee as we determine specific needs, and it is imperative for the three groups to be on the same page as to what those are.
Yes, things are happening! Your continued prayers are appreciated.
Barbara Anderson
Search Committee