WHAT IS THE ROLE OF OUR SEARCH COMMITTEE?
A search committee is responsible for identifying and selecting a new Director of Missions for the association, guiding the process from resume collection to presenting a candidate to the Executive Board. They play a crucial role in ensuring the new DOM aligns with the association’s mission and vision.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS? (Red lettered area identifies where we are in the process)
Overview of Search Committee
Search committees play a crucial role in helping associations find and select their next Director of Missions. They are responsible for managing the entire search process, ensuring that the association’s needs and values are reflected in the selection of a new leader.
Search committees play a crucial role in helping associations find and select their next Director of Missions. They are responsible for managing the entire search process, ensuring that the association’s needs and values are reflected in the selection of a new leader.
Key Responsibilities
Formation of the Committee
Selection of Members: The committee is typically elected by the Executive Board and should consist of respected members who understand the church’s mission and culture.
Training: Members may receive training to navigate the search process effectively.
Search Process
Job Description Update: Develop a clear job description that outlines qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations.
Resume Collection: Gather and review resumes from potential candidates, often through formal and informal recommendations.
Interviews: Conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates, using prepared questions to assess their fit for the church.
Interviews: Conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates, using prepared questions to assess their fit for the church.
Communication and Decision-Making
Associational Involvement: Engage the association to understand their needs and preferences for a new DOM.
Progress Updates: Keep the association informed about the search process and any developments.
Final Recommendation: Present the selected candidate to the Executive Board for a vote to facilitate a smooth transition.
Importance of the Committee
Search committees help ensure that the association finds a leader who aligns with its values and vision. Their work is essential for maintaining unity and purpose during a potentially challenging transition period.
Search committees help ensure that the association finds a leader who aligns with its values and vision. Their work is essential for maintaining unity and purpose during a potentially challenging transition period.
SEARCH COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
Approved: 2/23/26
PRIMARY PERSONNEL
CHRISTIAN
1. Jim Cross
2. Terry Kindrick
3. Danny Hartwell
4. Cindy Kinser
TANEY
1. Phil Morgan
2. Monty Dunn
STONE
1. Jason Moore
2. Jeff Hardy
3. Rich Bitterman
ALTERNATES
1. Dennis Reynolds
2. Jonathan McGuire
UPDATES FROM THE COMMITTEE:
The committee had its first meeting on March 19, 2026. During this meeting, the committee walked through an overview of the search selection process.
The committee had its second meeting on April 14, 2026. During this meeting, the committee reviewed and edited the job description for the position.
On April 22, 2026, the committee finalized the job description for the Associational Missions Facilitator. This job description is now being published.
We currently have four resumes for this position. Each person who submitted a resume has been kept informed of the committee’s progress.
Today, they received a copy of the job description.
Our next meeting will be on June 15, 2026, when we will begin processing resumes.
Roles on the Committee:
Phil Morgan, Prayer Coordinator
Jim Cross, Chairman
Rich Bitterman, Vice – Chairman
Danny Hartwell, Secretary
Jim Cross, Chairman
Rich Bitterman, Vice – Chairman
Danny Hartwell, Secretary