May Update
Hello Faithful Friends,

This past month has been busier than usual as we prayerfully and efficiently worked to continue the momentum with our candidates. Even with our busy schedules, we always look forward to our time together and relish in the work required to continue our role in calling Idlewild’s next Associate Pastor. It is a rewarding experience and one of the unique committees where one can truly see the Holy Spirit moving throughout the call process.

Although we have no official timeline, we are narrowing in on our top candidates and will be getting to know one another more over the next month or so. 

A few of us have been asked the question if we will be looking for two Associate Pastors, and the answer is no. We remain 100% focused on our responsibility to call one Associate Pastor of Nurture and Outreach. There is a blessing in the timing of Idlewild seeking two Associate Pastors now. When it comes time to fill the Associate Pastor role for Formation and Care, we should have several candidates' names to pass along.

May Prayer Request
The Associate Pastor search committee has narrowed the pool of candidates and is praying over whom God has called to help lead Idlewild’s Outreach and Nurture units. As we get to know our top candidates over the next month or two, it is equally important the candidates get to know Idlewild and Memphis. 

Please pray that the candidates will have clarity during their visits with the committee and know whether or not this is the next step in ministry to which God has called them. Pray the committee is hospitable and informative during our time with each candidate. Pray that our committee’s hope and joy that we are experiencing now stays with us as we depart one stage and enter the next stage of the process. 

Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 

We pray independently as a committee on Monday mornings at 7 AM and we would love for you to join us during this time. We feel the Holy Spirit moving throughout this process, and we are sensing your prayers - thank you for trusting and supporting us. Feel free to reach out to your APNC by emailing us at apnc@idlewildchurch.org.

Peace and Blessings,

Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
Chad Braddock, Kelli Conrad, Jim Ferguson, Anne Fisher, and Kristen Murphy