Pastoral Transition Announcement
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” - 1 Corinthians 9:24
On Sunday, September 18, Bob concluded his sermon announcing his plan for transitioning out of the role as Lead Pastor at OMPC. He will be transitioning into “redeployment” in a new role focused on discipleship here at OMPC and around the world. This transition has been on his heart for many years now and has involved input and wisdom from the Session, a Transition Team, and professional consultants who have provided guidance and leadership leading up to this announcement today. Both Bob and the Session agree that now is the time to share this with the congregation as we begin the search for our next Lead Pastor who will officially transition into the role effective January 2024.
Take a moment to watch this message from Bob in the video above, and celebrate all God has done and is doing at OMPC and through Bob in his transition to redeployment!
Redeployment
As Bob shared, he will not be leaving OMPC when transitioning from the Lead Pastor role. He will be “redeployed” into ministry through OMPC!
This includes:
Taking the Gospel Waltz to various churches Over the Fence, Over the Mountain and Overseas
Leading in OMPC becoming a “resource church” to pour into other churches and church leaders
Discipling OMPC members and other young church leaders around the country and the world
Serving as a resource to the next Lead Pastor as he takes our vision and carries it on with energy and enthusiasm
More details on Bob’s specific role and calling into redeployment will be shared closer to the time of his transition out of the role of Lead Pastor.
Transition Timeline
*PSC is Pastoral Search Committee
