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Preamble
Glossary of Terms - Open Letter to the Congregation
Overview of the Process - A Time of Transition: What to do First

• Preparing the Basics - Steps (1-6) prepare the congregation in closing out its former ministry, establishing contact with the bishop's office, identifying ministry needs and goals.

1. Contacting the Bishop
2. Exit Interview & Interim Orientation
3. Review/ Clarify Status of Other Staff
4. Appointment of the Interim Pastor
5. Selection of the Call Committee
6. Meeting with the Bishop to Review the Call Process

• Search Process - Steps (7-13) Describes the process of moving to a final selection of a candidate.

7. Determining Ministry Needs (Preparing the Congregational Profile)
8. Suggesting Names to the Bishop
9. Receiving Nominations from the Bishop
10. Preparing for Mutual Conversation
11. Mutual Conversation with Nominee(s)
12. Decision to Recommend one Candidate
13. Releasing Other Nominees

• Calling the Candidate- Steps (14-17) Describes the process of completing the call and dealing with the possibilities of a returned call.

14. Preparing the Call/Appointment Resolution
15. The Call/Appointment Meeting
16. Issuing the Call/Appointment
17. Completing the Process

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