We continue to do what we can to encourage and connect with each other even while we are unable to meet together. We want you to be aware that The Moody Church is not on pause, but on mission. We are actively ministering throughout this time. To do so effectively and safely throughout … [Read More…] March 18 COVID-19 update
Prayer is the tool that will get us through that darkest valleys of our lives. But it’s important to remember how to pray, and not to keep prayer only focused on ourselves. In this passage, we see four key characteristics of prayer in the life of a believer: we need to pray constantly, we need … [Read More…] Praying With Power
We want to address a common question about the search process: “When you give us two weeks’ notice of the vote, will you also give us the candidate’s name at that time?” The short answer is no. The candidate’s name will be presented to the Congregation for the first time on the morning of … [Read More…] Timeline for Revealing the Candidate’s Identity to the Congregation
When we experience temptation and trials, how should we respond? It’s easy to be deceived about the origin of trials and the path forward to victory. This passage calls us to refocus our minds on what God is teaching us through these experiences. It illuminates three truths that lead to an indomitable spirit in the … [Read More…] Don’t Be Deceived
Last November, the Search Committee received an initial slate of five candidates from the Vanderbloemen search firm to consider for the role of Senior Pastor. After an initial round of interviews and a review of candidate background material, the Search Committee and the Elders eliminated three of the five candidates. In December, the Search Committee … [Read More…] Search Update January 2020
Tim Stevens, Vice President of Consulting at Vanderbloemen and the point-person for The Moody Church’s search process, visited the Pastoral Search Committee at its October 2 meeting. Tim used his time with the Committee to give an update on Vanderbloemen’s work so far, present two sample candidates, and overview the expected next steps. Regarding … [Read More…] Vanderbloemen October Update
