Transcript Christ Church Riverdale

The Search For a New Rector
Phase 2
What We’ve Learned
Top Indicators
 Long time members retained over time.
 Steady increase in new parishioners 2-4 units per year
 Pledging & fundraising considered the #1 activity
 Meeting at coffee hour for fellowship indicating people believe it is
important to support the church
 The buildings and grounds attract the people to the church. Loved by
parishioners.
 Majority of parishioners have volunteered in some capacity.
Approximately 50% of those who have not volunteered would if given the
opportunity.
 Diversity of thought, background, age and interests views as a strength for
CCR
What We’ve Learned
Improvement
 Strong need to significantly improve activities for age cohorts & families
 Volunteering to assist in financial planning and greater financial
commitments. Improving the financial condition of the church for the long
run.
 Improve programming outside of service, music programs and fundraisers
are seen as not reaching enough people.
 Youth, Men’s and Women’s groups viewed as very weak; most people have
no opinions which means the activities are not widely known.
 Desire to increase fellowship with fun activities not associated with
fundraising
 Outreach and volunteering opportunities (ie: Sandy response)
 Expand mission
What We’ve Learned
Music
 All music programs rated in top activities at Christ Church
 Desire for broader general parishioner education especially
with new service music and teaching singing
 Hymn sings or other community involvement
 Opportunity to “market” music to attract new members
 Broader musical range. Jazz, gospel, popular
Who We Are
Age Groups
Less than 1
year
5%
1-5 years
7%
6-10 years
10%
20 or more
years
51%
11-15 years
11%
15-20 years
16%
Q8. How long have you been a member of Christ Church Riverdale?
n=61 respondents
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How Long Have You Worshipped at CCR?
40%
17%
14%
13%
6-10 years
11-15 years
12%
5%
< 1 year
1-5 years
Q3. How long have you attended Christ Church Riverdale?
n=78 respondents
15-20 years
20+ years
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Services people attend
120%
100%
5%
80%
60%
74%
40%
20%
21%
0%
Sun 8:30am
Q10. Which service(s) do you attend?
n=77 respondents ; not mutually exclusive
Sun 11am
Wed 11am
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Q44 Which of the following best describes your occupational background? (Check all that apply)
Q43 Please share your occupation status
%
40.5%
Employed, Full-Time
9.5%
Employed, Part-Time
2.7%
Unemployed
1.4%
Student, Full-Time
0.0%
Student, Part-Time
37.8%
Retired
1.4%
I'm not employed
4.1%
Other
#
30
7
2
1
0
28
1
3
2.7%
2
Prefer Not To Answer
n=74
Agricultural/Farmer
Artistic/Crafts
Financial Services Sales (salesperson, broker, etc.)
General Business (middle management, analyst,
programmer, etc.)
Government/Public Services
Healthcare - Medical Services and Products
Hospitality and Recreation
Laborer (hourly worker, machine operator, etc.)
Q45 Please describe your marital status
Single
Married / Domestic Partnership
Separated / Divorced
Widowed
n=75
%
18.3%
64.8%
16.9%
5.6%
#
13
46
12
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Q46 Which of the following best describes your household's current
annual income before taxes?
%
#
4.2%
3
Under $20,000
15.3%
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$20,000-$59,999
18.1%
13
$60,000-$99,999
29.2%
21
$100,000-$199,999
5.6%
4
$200,000 or more
I prefer not to answer
n=72
27.8%
20
Manufacturing - Consumer/Industrial Goods
Office Worker (clerical, secretary, word processor, data
entry, etc.)
Professional/Technical
Real Estate Services/Property Management
Services (retail sales, clerk, etc.)
Skilled Trade (electrician, plumber, construction, etc.)
Teacher/Educator
Transportation Services
Upper Management/Administrator
Utilities/Energy
Other (please specify)
Neuri Linguistic Programming
Health care
Full time college student
law, your question is discriminatory
%
0.0%
10.3%
#
0
7
2.9%
2
11.8%
8
13.2%
9
13.2%
9
5.9%
4
0.0%
0
1.5%
1
2.9%
2
33.8%
23
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
1.5%
1
42.6%
0.0%
20.6%
1.5%
8
29
0
14
1
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Professor of Psychology (currently Emeritus);
senior University administrator
Middle Management/Administrator
Librarian
Performing Arts
n=68
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Program, Mission & Activity
Program, Mission & Activity
Community - Outreach (Most mentioned
need)
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“One-shot " activities (ie: Hurricane Sandy
work).
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Care for the elderly.
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Food cooperative with affordable fresh foods
and vegetables.
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Community clean up; church grounds clean
up
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More Outreach; Community Outreach
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Activities that bring the Church to the
community. Open up the building to
outsiders
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Local and National
Community - Interfaith
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Reactivation of the interfaith dialogues specifically with the two Jewish Synagogues
and the Presbyterian Church.
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"Stronger activity in the interfaith council,
giving our youth opportunity to learn about
other faiths also.
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Stronger outreach; connecting to the people
in Riverdale area, listening to their needs
(spiritual and physical) and addressing
them.
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Developing a greater presence in the
community as a contributing organization
to both the religious a and social fabric
Fellowship / Religious
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Welcoming committee; prayer groups
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Meet the pastor dinner to hear fellow parish
members' stories
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Welcome committee for newcomers
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Morning prayer
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Evensong
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Evening bible study
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Study groups to enhance biblical knowledge
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Anglican studies group.
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Prayer group during the week
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foyer groups
Events
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Social events not designed for fund raising
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Informal social events that are not
fundraisers, just community builders--for
fellowship, service, and fun.
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Special evening activities (movie night, pizza
parties).
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Social programs to bring out more members
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Art programs
Adult / Couples Activities
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Couples activities and other easy fun events.
ie: movie nights
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Social groups for singles, adults and families
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Young adults or singles mingle social group
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Women’s Group
Children & Youth
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Preschool group could be formed to meet
during the week.
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Youth programs for 11-17 y.o.
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4 year old Sunday School
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More robust youth programs.
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Something for teenagers, maybe in
combination with other parishes
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Teen programs
Lectures and Discussions
Social and Occupational Services
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outside the box lecture series
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"Helping young adults find jobs (seasonal
jobs)
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book discussion group
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Internship program“
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Periodic discussions of issues such as: aging,
(including elder abuse) end of life issues,
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networking activities, to share our talents
health care proxies etc.
(finance, legal, medical, business, education
etc)“
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Book club
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Travel programs
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More variety related to adult study; different
Q18. What
additional
at Christ Church Riverdale?
types of
(topics) activities or programs should
• be considered
Outings
n=55 respondents
Non Church
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"Commercial Event Activities
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Rent Out Space
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Special Events
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Weddings
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Use Parish Hall for more active engagement
of community.“
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Air Conditioning
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Our Next Rector
Who Are We Looking For?
CCR parishioners want a dynamic, caring priest in the “Goldie
Locks” phase of his or her career
 Parish looking for the just right “Goldie Locks” priest (not too new and not
about to retire) presumably to stay and grow the parish
 Sermon delivery, caring and connection with young people were seen as
the most important qualities
 Personality will be a key factor in the selection process to ensure the right
balance of gregariousness and tradition
 Parishioners advised priest should be adept at leading a group of strong
willed congregation with diversity of thought and background
Who We Are Looking For
 A permanent priest that reaches out to all of the congregation and meet their spiritual needs.
A real parish priest.
 A priest that is warm and approachable.
 Priest who cares, spends time with congregants, doesn't treat his calling as 9 to 5 job.
Sermons
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New leader with new sermons
Livelier, more meaningful sermons. A more energetic pastor.
more profound analysis
More pomp.
Education
 If I could get a deeper understanding of the Bible.
 More teaching and explanation during the service regarding the gospel readings or
contemporary church issues.
 Be a rector to all the people. Try to be in rapport with all ethnic groups attending
Christ Church
 Know your congregation.
 Realize that it is not possible to satisfy everyone. You will be successful if you reach
out to everyone and try not to alienate. Listen well. People will try to size you up
right away.
 Do have an opinion, but become informed first.
 Try to do what will build this congregation.
 Work hard.
 Be accessible.
 Lead by example.
 It is expected that you will be accessible, warm, friendly, inviting, prayerful,
intelligent, open, hard working, complimentary, apologetic when necessary,
community minded. It is hoped that Christ Church will grow and thrive under your
spiritual leadership, but as a main stream church we are in danger of becoming
extinct. Don't let that happen.
 The children are our future. Don't ignore them. The seniors are what got us here.
Please respect them. Everyone else in between is important, too.
 Be sincerely welcoming to the parishioners and genuinely get to know them.
 Join the congregation for coffee hour
 We are a warm community but there are lots of strong opinionated people. Do a
fair amount of listening to assess the landscape and then get people on board.
At the same time, don't be passive as people with think they can run all over you.
 Attract new parishioners. Give good sermons. Develop a plan for lowering and
even eliminating deficits. Take a hands-on approach. Build fellowship with
dinners and other events. Strengthen outreach.
 (1) embrace the diversity of the congregation before you ; (2) share your journey,
tell your story, relating biblical teachings to current challenges (3) inspire service
 Be approachable, have a sense of humor, be flexible, BE YOURSELF!
 Let loose and talk to people like you knew them for years. Make us feel
important and comfortable.
 Know that we support you. Understand that we depend on your leadership in
faith and that you are a bridge that can connect us all as worshippers. Continue
to encourage our mutual love and respect in worship.
 You are supposed to teach us about religion and living as Christians and let the
Vestry worry about the money!
 listen, communicate, explain, delegate, and enjoy the challenges and
opportunities in this community.
CCR seeks experienced minister but not near retirement;
Race, sexual orientation and marital status were not a major concern
Highly Concerned
Concerned
Neutral
Supportive
Highly Supportive
Prefer Not To Answer
77% don’t want priest near retirement
Near Retirement
63% want an experienced priest
Less Than 5 years of Experience
Diverse Background (non-white)
Man
Woman
Gay/Lesbian
Single
Married
0%
10%
20%
Q30. Please describe your personal preferences in a rector.
n=73 respondents
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Evaluation & Recommendation
Phase 2
The Process:
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Phase 1
April 2012 The Wardens notified the Bishop of our need for a new Rector.
April 2012 The Canon for Deployment met with the Vestry.
May 2012 The parish celebrated the ministry of the departing priest.
December 2012 Vestry selected a Search Committee
January 2013 Official kick-off with Canon Tammearu
February 2013 The Search Committee develops self-study strategies
March 2013 Search Committee reports to the parish
April –June 2013 The Search Committee implemented self-study strategies
 2 Café Sessions
 Parish Survey
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July-August 2013 The Search Committee analyzed the data
September 2013 Profile completed
September 2013 Vestry approved the Profile
September 2013 Profile uploaded to search website
October 2013 Diocese Approved Profile
November 2013 Diocese posted to Diocese website and national church site for the Rector
position
The Process:
Phase 2 of the Rector search
includes:
 Accepting resumes and candidate
information.
 Winnowing the field
 Interviews
 Hear candidates preach
 Background checks
 Diocese approval of finalists
 Vestry approval of single finalist
Phase 2
Narrowing The Field
 The committee will
narrow the field to 3
candidates.
 The Bishop makes a
bishop-to-bishop
reference check.
Selection
 The Vestry interviews
the final 3 candidates.
 The Vestry selects the
new rector.
The Search For a New Rector
2013