Joint Search Committee
Update
October 2011
This Webpage is dedicated to the Knox United Church - Agincourt Joint Search Committee (JSC).
The focus of the JSC is to fill the vacancy of the ministerial position that was created by the departure of Rev. Bruce Ervin in January 2011. Our objective is to fill the position by July 1, 2012. With updates on this webpage, inserts in the Knox Newsletter and worship folder announcements, the JSC intends to keep the congregation informed on the progress of the search.
JSC Meetings
In the September 16, 2011 meeting of the Knox Church Council, the following individuals were appointed to the Joint Search Committee: Cheryl, Dave, Elaine, Barbara, Van, Manley, Lynella, Phil, Bob and Nick. The Toronto South-East Presbytery representatives are Rev. Johmann and Mary.
At its first meeting on October 3, 2011 the JSC appointed Nick as chairperson and Barbara, recording secretary.
The JSC meets periodically, as required, to do the business of the Committee at the call of the chairperson.
Applications are being received and the review will start in early January 2012 with interviews anticipated in February.
JNAC Report
The complete Joint Needs Assessment Committee Report of Knox United Church is available in ".pdf" format for download. [The Adobe pdf reader is required to view]
Advertising
Agincourt, ON - Knox United Church, located in Scarborough is seeking a special person to lead us through the next phase of our 163 year history. We are seeking a full-time ordained Minister of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care; someone who will join us in our social and community activities; a dynamic speaker who will inspire us through preaching by relating the Word of God to daily life in the 21st century; someone who appreciates the importance of music to the spiritual life of the congregation and recognizes the importance of worship and pastoral care. Knox is a multicultural, multigenerational congregation which reflects our community and has a desire to help others through outreach. The successful candidate will be a warm, nurturing person with leadership and administrative skills, is a team player, has excellent communication skills, and can lead us as we continue to evolve, embracing our past and planning for the future. If you are interested, please visit our website at http://myknox.ca to review our JNAC Report. Resumés may be mailed to Cheryl Amos, Corresponding Secretary, Knox United Church, 2569 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, ON, M1S 1R3, or sent to knox.jsc(at)bellnet.ca. Review and response to applications will begin January 8, 2012.
The JSC is also be advertising for the position in the Observer magazine, and on the Observer website in November and December 2011. Several methods are being employed to advertise the ministerial position, locally and across Canada:
· The United Church Observer – Magazine (December) and Online Observer Website (November & December) advertisement.
· In the Knox News newsletter
· On our Knox Website, Wondercafe, Facebook and other Social Media network.