Following Pastor Mark Hricko’s announcement in early 2026 of his plan to retire, a Call Committee was formed to lead and facilitate a process of discernment and search leading to the call of a new candidate to serve as St. Andrew’s Senior Pastor. The process is well underway and has included prayer, a survey and listening sessions to receive feedback from our church family, and an opportunity to nominate candidates. The process of candidate selection included many interviews by the committee, and soon will involve introductions to the congregation of one or two top candidates before a vote is taken to call an new senior pastor, as the Spirit leads. Watch this page and weekly announcements for updates and opportunities to support the effort as the process unfolds, and please continue to pray for the committee, candidates, our congregation and all involved in this important process.
The members of the Call Committee are: Glen Harvell, Chair; Phil Droege; Gary Fields; Bruce Hartung; Felicia Johnson; Jamie Kemper; Paul Lobien; Deb Poese; Martha Piedrasanta; Lisa Surprenant; Andu Tesfaye; Mandy Wingo.
TIMELINE OF THE PROCESS: Nominations of Pastoral Candidates by the congregation were accepted through June 30. The list of those submitted was forwarded for review by District President Bill Harmon. We received a modified list including those eligible among the nominees, and others recommended by the District. After discerning which of those on the list appeared to match with the needs of our congregation, the committee conducted a first round of interviews, and then a second round of interviews with a few top candidates. Next will come the scheduling of in-person visits for a top candidate or two to meet the congregation in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further updates and please continue to pray for the committee, pastoral candidates, and all those involved, that the Spirit will guide us and provide the leadership needed for all that God has in mind for St. Andrew’s future.
CONGREGATIONAL FEEDBACK – Thanks to those who participated in listening sessions during the month of June. An online survey was emailed to our members’ list on August 17, with a response deadline of September 4. We were gratified by the response! All the feedback received will be carefully considered by the committee in the next phases of the interview and selection process.
Questions? Contact Call Committee Chair Glen Harvell at harvellglen@gmail.com.