While plans are underway for this fall’s celebrations of the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet’s historic ministry at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, as well as a well-deserved recognition of her entire career upon her retirement at the end of October, preparations are also being made for the church’s pastoral leadership in this new interim season.
In June, the Session elected an Interim Senior Pastor Search Committee to identify the leadership who will guide us through this transition and prepare us to welcome a new called and installed Pastor. The committee is co-moderated by Elders Keith Brinks and Sarah Gunther and includes Emily Cieri, Susan Bravo, Meg Holdsworth, and Bill Bosch.
Over the summer, the committee has been in conversation with denominational leaders and potential candidates, gathered input from staff and church leaders about the qualities needed in this role, received applications, and completed an initial round of Zoom interviews.
Final candidates will be invited for in-person interviews early this fall, with the goal of having an Interim Pastor in place soon after Agnes’ departure.
While this season may bring some uncertainty, it also brings possibilities.
Times of transition invite us to imagine what the next chapter of our life together will look like, to explore new opportunities for leadership, and to engage in fresh conversations about mission and ministry. Your pastors, staff, and elected leaders all hope that when you are invited—whether in large or small ways—to be part of this new moment at BMPC, you will embrace the opportunity to join in what God is preparing for us next.
Throughout this entire transition, you can always reach out to the pastors for information on the process. You will also be able to track the transition on our website.