Big Decision...Big Answer

Last evening the leadership team of FCF met together to discuss the status of our Youth and Families Pastor search. After much discussion concerning all the feedback and recommendations you presented, we unanimously decided to offer the positon to Brian Kelley. This morning I met with Brian...and he and his family have accepted the position!

Obviously, this has been a long process overwhelmed with prayer and a desire to see the Lord's will and guidance. As with any decision where humans are involved, it wasn't easy. But we move forward confident that the Lord has led Pastor Brian and his family to FCF for such a time as this. Through this process we have been able to observe and find someone with the experience, training, and spiritual aptitude to lead our Youth and Families Ministry. And we are excited about what our future holds in reaching and training youth to be a model generation of Christ followers.

Youth and Families Pastor Candidate: Brian Kelley

Today we were able to hear from our Youth and Families Pastor Candidate, Brian Kelley. He talked about what it means to live a life focused on the Lord. As many of you shared it was a message that challenged hearts and minds to refocus lives toward Christ.

We were able to hear Brian and Krista's heart for youth and families during our Q & A following the 10:45 am worship service. We asked about 20-25 questions submitted by the FCF family over the past couple of weeks. Our prayer is that you were able to get a good snapshot of what youth and families ministry would look like under their direction.  If you weren't able to make it please check out the podcasts page at http://www.fcfpodcasts.com/ or visit our website at http://www.explorefcf.com/. From there go to our podcasts page.

So you might be thinking..."Where do we go from here?" We are now in the "feedback" stage of our process. From now until Thursday mid-day, we are asking you to share as much feedback as you would like. You can do that through email, staffing@explorefcf.com or to myself pastor@explorefcf.com. You can also call the church office or send a letter.

Obviously, this has been a long process (almost 2 years) and our desire is to continue through that proven process until the position is filled. We are excited about where we are headed and have full confidence that the Lord will continue to guide us in the way that He desires. We ask you to continue to pray that Christ's glory would be our focus and His plan would be our guide.