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 9/27/22
Congregational Update Session on the Transition Task Force ongoing work.  Sunday, October 9, Fireside Room, during coffee and donuts, 10:40 a.m.   Come and hear from the Co-chairs of the Self-Study, Mission & Vision, Cristo Rey/CtK, Staffing and Prayer Teams share updates and discernments. Take time to understand the Transition Timeline, and hear about some of the deep foundational work that is ongoing during this interim period.  You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the very important congregational-wide transition SURVEY that is launching. 

Update for 8/20/22
The Pastoral Transition Team co-chairs have been meeting monthly throughout the summer, working through
the tasks for each team area.

Staffing: The team has completed 5 congregation interviews and prepared the findings. In the next weeks, they will also interview at least 2 mulit-lingual faith
community settings.

Mission & Vision: This team has completed 30 one-one interviews across the congregation. They are also planning for a Sept. 25 celebration.

Self-Study: This team has drafted a congregational survey, to be taken early this fall. Additionally, they have completed interviews of recent new members, and past CtK presidents, reviewed constitution and by-laws of CtK, reviewed financial and other congregational reports, including annual reports, assessed congregational communication modes and created a mapping of how all the findings across the entire Transition Task Force intersect.

Cristo Rey/CtK: This team recently drafted a narrative of the history of Cristo Rey’s development, attended to Pastor Ana’s ordination, and held a listening session with Elders in Action.

Prayer Team: These leaders hold the process in prayer every Thursday, faithfully praying for leaders, congregation, community, communication as the transition
progresses.

The Prayer Team continues to meet on Thursdays at 12:30 in the chapel to pray for the transition teams, the staff, and leaders of the congregation.  Some people are praying at home.  The Prayer Team is praying for wisdom and discernment during this time of transition. 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.
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​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
7. John Rockwell

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.

Updated Transition Timeline Slides

Transition Team Video Updates

Translation: We have a questionnaire for Cristo Rey Families, to know and be aware how we can support them, what they need to come (or return) to church, what they would like us to change or do new and lastly thank you so much to all the families that have taken the time to respond, we hope to get more participation to continue to support each other.
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.