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Thank you for being here! This page has been used as a communication tool during this succession process. As we head into the final stage of the succession plan, the Elder board is there to answer any of your questions or concerns! Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we step into the next chapter of the Sherwood Park Alliance story, with our new Lead Pastor, Jeremy Cook! We're excited to see all that God is going to do in the coming years!
Church family,
Over the next few weeks we’ll conclude our Succession process by wrapping up the Transition Phase and entering the Continuation Phase. Here are a few notable dates coming up.
August 31/September 01 | Long weekend Service | Pastor Greg sharing a testimony based sermon.
September 07/08 | Fall Launch | Graham English here preaching; he is the Director of Leader and Church Development, North at Western Canadian District.
September 14/15 | Greg’s Farewell Service | This is Greg’s last sermon weekend. If you'd like to give a card or a love offering to Greg and Corrine, The love offering will be open online on Friday, September 13 - Monday, September 23rd. A basket will be available in the church office to drop off cards during office hours and at the info desk during weekend services.
September 16 | Jeremy Cook begins and takes over as Lead Pastor.
September 21-22 | Jeremy’s first weekend preaching.
September 28-29 | Jeremy’s Commissioning Weekend | Matt Boda from the National District office will be here preaching and commissioning Jeremy. This is also Pastor Greg's last weekend with SPAC.
Our hopeful timeline
When a pastor initiates a transition and signals to the Board that they should prepare to hand leadership to another, we call this intentional succession. The goals include modelling healthy transition and preparing the church for the next era of ministry. Every church is unique, and every succession scenario has its own complexities, but typical succession processes include four phases: Preparation, Selection, Transition, and Continuation.
Proactive Approach: Since the outgoing Lead Pastor has initiated succession, this phase can be more strategic and less reactive. The outgoing pastor works with the Board in creating a succession plan, ensuring alignment with the church’s Purpose, Priorities, and essential Practices. The process can be more orderly and less hurried, allowing for thorough preparation and widespread involvement of the congregation.
Inclusive Process The SPAC Board of Elders expects to create a subcommittee of the Board, known as the Succession Committee. The composition of the committee will include current Elders and additional congregational members. The committee will listen to input and support the Elders by reviewing and interviewing applicants while being supported by the District Superintendent of The Alliance Canada, Western Canadian District. When the committee reaches consensus, they will recommend a short list of candidates for consideration by the Board of Elders.
Mentorship: The outgoing Lead Pastor continues in their role while serving as a mentor to the incoming leader, providing guidance, sharing insights, and navigating the handover. This type of collaborative approach, with the outgoing pastor championing the new leader to the congregation, is a way to welcome and prepare for the final succession phase.
Legacy and Stability: The outgoing Lead Pastor steps aside, and a new Lead Pastor assumes the role while respecting the church’s legacy and maintaining a degree of continuity. Enhanced Confidence: The congregation feels confident and secure in the church’s future, knowing that succession was thoughtfully planned and executed.
Reach out anytime to our Elders