Pastoral Transition Information

Pastoral Transition Headquarters

Here you can find updates regarding the process, where we are at, and the transition team.

Pastoral Transition Process

Pastoral Transition Process this week (phase two)
Update for 5/24/22
  • The Pastoral Transition Teams have been meeting with Pastor Sonja as they begin their work.  An update on the process will be shared on June 5th during coffee hour in the Fireside Room and on Zoom.
  • ​The Prayer Team continues to meet on Thursdays at 12:30 in the chapel. Everyone is invited to join in the 10-15 minutes of prayer time.  If you would like to join the prayers at home, contact the church office for the prayer outline.
​Update for 5/17/22
  • Installation of the five transition teams will take place during worship on May 22.
  • The five teams are the Mission & Vision Team, Self-Study Team, Staffing Team, CtK & Cristo Rey Relationship Team, and Prayer Team.  This work will be completed during a 4-7 month period.
  • The Pastoral Transition Teams have been meeting with Pastor Sonja as they begin their work. Look for more information coming in the future.  
  • The Prayer Team began meeting last Thursday at 12:30 p.m. to pray for the work of the Transition Teams, but this week on May 19, the prayers will be held around 1:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room as part of the Women’s Circles Joint meeting. On May 26, prayers will again return to the 12:30 p.m. Thursday time frame.  ​All are invited to join in reading through the prayer sheet.  We begin with the prayer of good courage, lift up the names of all those serving on the other four transition teams, and close with the Lord’s Prayer.  This takes about 10 minutes.  If you would like to join the prayers at home, contact the church office for the prayer outline. Diane Shallue and Alice Kalkwarf are co-chairs of the Prayer Team.

Transition Teams:
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​Prayer Team
1. Alice Kalkwarf
2. Les Kuivanen,
3. Margo Kuivanen
4. Randy Bradshaw
5. Diane Shallue

Mission/ Vision Team
1. Co-chair: Kathleen Johnson
2. Co-chair: Phil Larsen
3. Jennifer Miller
4. Ron Nolby
5. Julie Dolan Johnson

Self Study Team
1. Co-chair: Roland Martinson
2. Co-chair: Karen Hillerman
3. Priscilla Berg
4. Bob Benke
5. Mark Chace
6. Elaine Foell

Staffing Team
1. Co-chair: Kay Christenson,
2. Co-chair: Gordie Olson
3. John Hanson
4. Gail Gallagher
5. Ron Olsen
6. Joanna Zenz

CtK/ Cristo Rey Relationship Team
1. Co-chair: Maria Tenorio
2. Co-chair: Dick Mork
3. Cheryl Lowe
4. Teresa Bettmann
5. Vern Rice
6. Karen Erickson
7. Lucia Alvarez
8. Pastor Ana Becera

If you are interested in the significant work of one of the Transition Task Force Teams, please contact either Pastor Sonja or Diane Shallue.
The word cloud below was created using words offered during this time of transition by council members, other members and staff in response to the prompt: describe CtK in one word. 
As a part of the transition process, we will be completing a Ministry Site Profile (MSP). This document answers many questions about our congregation and allows both an introspective look for our own consideration and glimpse into CtK for potential candidates.

Click below for a sample of what the MSP questions may entail.