UPDATE: As a continuation of our April Prayer and Seeking month, the Search Committee, along with the elders, met throughout May to process feedback from the congregation and from leadership, and discern the right next steps. We feel led to continue in this season of focused prayer, specifically asking God to make His Call on our new Pastor clear and apparent.

UPDATE: Coming out of a month of prayer and seeking, the search team continues to wait on the Lord for direction regarding the next stage of this process. No determinative decisions have yet been made; however, the team is very conscious of the need to walk forward – even if “forward” actually means “wait”. On Tuesday, May 12 the team will meet with Pastor Steve to discuss the prayer and intercession times in the month of April.

UPDATE: After doing much research and accumulating data from various sources, the committee has come to a crossroad requiring a decision for how this search will proceed. It is at this point that we feel a deep compulsion to join with the congregation in intentional prayer and seeking. Along with the leadership of the elder team, the search committee is asking that every member of PCF church join together during the month of April to specifically seek the Lord's direction for PCF. This call is both corporate and individual and will be an integral part of our Sunday services this month. As we seek the next lead servant (pastor) for PCF church, we also must submit our own hearts and lives to the Lord and individually ask "where do you have me to serve?". Perhaps God may have an out-of-the-box option for PCF, or he may be raising up an individual who is already near to us. Let us SEEK FIRST the kingdom of God and His righteousness, acknowledge Him with our thoughts and plans, and trust Him fully. In submission to the Good Shepherd His sheep will be led.

UPDATE: Over the past month, the Search Team has prayerfully been researching and interviewing individuals and firms to determine the next best step in this process. Much attention has been placed on what it could look like to transition from a seasoned and well-trusted pastor to someone new. The Elders, Search members, and Pastor Steve and Nancy had the opportunity to meet with Roger North of North Group Consultants who generously volunteered his time to give much needed counsel. Special care is also being taken to look across the PCF Church structure to determine any adjustments that may be needed to make the forthcoming transition smooth and successful. While the beginning of the process felt like digging a hole for a foundation - essentially moving backwards in order to move forward - the team is finally preparing to make forward-moving decisions. However, before any steps are taken, a renewed emphasis on prayer, humility, and intentional listening for the Spirit's direction is needed from each member of the PCF leadership, Search Committee, and congregation. Only He knows the way in which we should walk.

UPDATE: The six members of the Lead Pastor Search Committee (Ryan Kistler, Barry Ansel, Robin Teitelbaum, Bill Higbee, Kordel Eberly, and Kina Summy) have been formally introduced to PCF family. Each member has committed to serving in this role through the year 2026. The team has already begun regular meetings to discuss best practices for moving forward with this search process. While no formal decisions have yet been made, the committee is working in conjunction with the PCF Elders as well as the Board of Directors. The team is very aware of the spiritual nature of this search and does not take lightly the mantle of responsibility placed upon them. Their priority, above all, is to seek the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout this process.