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1. Minister as Spiritual Leader

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* 1. Our settled pastor should believe there is more than one path to God.

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* 2. Countryside members view our church as welcoming to all Christian points of view, from more traditional perspectives to more liberal interpretations.

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* 3. Our settled pastor should be open and affirming to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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* 4. Countryside members view our church as a home for Progressive Christians.*

*Progressive Christians are often characterized by questioning tradition, acceptance of human diversity, a strong emphasis on social justice, care for the poor and oppressed, and environmental stewardship of the earth.

2.  Minister as Relationship Builder

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* 5. Our settled pastor should be prepared to facilitate and help with healing a congregation that has experienced challenges at Countryside.

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* 6. Our settled pastor should be committed to the Tri-Faith initiative.

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* 7. Our settled pastor should be committed to establishing and building relationships with the Jewish (Temple Israel) and Muslim (AMI) religious leaders on the Tri-Faith Commons.

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* 8. Our settled pastor should be committed to the growth and well-being of the Countryside congregation while balancing the external role of Countryside in the Tri-Faith and greater UCC community.

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* 9. Our settled pastor should prioritize a focus on Youth Programming as a critical part of the outreach efforts at Countryside.

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* 10. Our settled pastor should prioritize a focus on Family Engagement as a critical part of the outreach efforts at Countryside.

3.  Minister as Professional

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* 11. Our settled pastor should be relatable, approachable, and engaging.

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* 12. Our settled pastor should be experienced in growing a congregation.

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* 13. Our settled pastor should intellectually challenge the congregation.

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* 14. Our settled pastor should be a connector.

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* 15. Our settled pastor should be a creative and skilled communicator in the pulpit and able to employ a wide range of technology and forms of communication.

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* 16. Our settled pastor should honor the calling of the church staff.

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* 17. Please provide your questions, comments and concerns below.

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