Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Update 
November 9, 2025

Overview
The Session of the Church of the Big Wood has selected a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) to lead the process of recommending a candidate for the congregation to approve as we prepare for Pastor Mark’s upcoming retirement.

Meet the Committee
The PNC is made up of a diverse group of CBW members who are prayerfully committed to this important task:

● Margaret Allen, CBW Member
● Shannon Anderson, Session Member
● Dave Bjerke, CBW Member
● Phil Doerflein, CBW Member
● Erika Greenberg, CBW Member
● George Kirk, CBW Member
● Mark Mary, PNC Chair and Session Member

Next Steps
The committee has finalized the Church Information Form—a document that will introduce potential candidates to our church, community, and the key characteristics and responsibilities of the senior pastor role.

This document is now posted here for review by the congregation and public.  We’ve also posted this document on the ECO Job Board at eco-pres.org/job-board/.

The PNC will move forward to:

● Post the position publicly until February 28, 2026
● Review and screen applications
● Conduct interviews with potential candidates
● Prayerfully discern who God is calling to lead CBW into its next season of ministry

How You Can Help
We ask for your ongoing prayers for:
● Wisdom and unity among the PNC
● Guidance from the Holy Spirit throughout the process
● Clarity and peace for Pastor Mark and the congregation during this transition

Please check this page regularly for updates as the PNC continues its work.