YOUTH MINISTRIES UPDATE

Brothers and sisters,

After many months of prayer and diligent work the search for the man who will lead our youth ministry has produced no viable candidates. The committee has meticulously combed through more than 100 resumes and closely examined several potential candidates, so far to no avail. Before the search begins anew, the Elders are reviewing the process including the position description, the doctrinal review questions and ways to improve Elder involvement in the process. We are encouraged that this circumstance has provided an opportunity for the Elders and the search committee to prayerfully work together in discerning God’s will. We believe God is providing an opportunity to further explore how children, youth and adult ministries will serve as community portals to a broader Family Ministry in the future. As we move forward to what we believe God has in mind for our church we covet your prayers.

The search process will continue and in the interim planning has begun to ensure the youth ministry continues with excellence. We are again encouraged as many who are integral to the success of Riptide are still with us and new families are interested as their children become a part of the ministry. A coordination meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 12 August at the church where we will discuss plans to continue the excellent teaching and fellowship that are a Sunday morning and Wednesday night Riptide tradition.

We will keep you informed and ask for your continued prayers as we seek God's man in His time.


In His service,
Chet Arnold
For the Elders