DOM Search Committee Update Report
Posted by: Brian D. Prucey on Thu, Apr 9, 2009
By Committee Chair Dr. T. Floyd Davis
Greetings:
I would like to give you an update on the work of your Director of Missions Search Committee. We began our work by meeting with Bro. Eddie and hearing from him about the work and responsibilities of the Director of Missions. We then obtained job descriptions from a number of associations as well as the job description and qualifications that were used by our state convention when the DOM position was a part of our state convention structure. A review of those job descriptions and qualifications revealed three requirements common to all. Those three were (1) an experienced person of spiritual maturity and sound doctrine, (2) extensive ministry experience as a pastor, and (3) a master’s level degree from seminary (preferably one of our SBC seminaries) or equivalent experience. In addition to those three requirements, we are also looking for a person who has excellent people skills and competence as an administrator.
We have received twenty-two resumes of individuals residing and ministering in eleven different states. I am happy to report that a number of highly qualified and experienced individuals have expressed an interest in becoming our next Director of Missions. I think that speaks well of the health, strength, and reputation of our association.
We are aware of Bro. Eddie’s impending retirement date and feel we are making good progress toward having his successor in place in time to have an orderly transition. Once we have selected a person to recommend to our association, there will be a time for you to meet and visit with the individual. As a committee, we have talked often of the importance of maintaining confidentiality in our work. I commend our committee members on how well they have done in this area. I did want you to know that we are at work. Again, appropriate notice informing you of the person to be recommended and the occasion for you to meet the individual will be given before asking you to vote on our next Director of Missions.
Thank you for your prayers for our committee. We are well aware of the importance and significance of the choice we will be making as an association. Our desire is to know and do God’s will in this matter. Please continue to pray for us.
Floyd Davis, Chairman
NLBA Director of Missions Search Committee
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