
2024 TRANSITION TEAM

Transition Team
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Janet Hurd, Transition Team Chair
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Larry Hooker, Clerk of Session
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Bert Andia
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Gary Cram
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Stephanie Keaney
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Melanie Woodard
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Derek Gracey
Contact TransitionTeamChair@westpreschurch.org with questions


November/December Update
As part of the Mission Study process, the congregation is asked to participate in a brief survey. The survey concluded in December of 2024.
Listening Sessions
In addition to the survey, Listening Sessions will were held and gathered significant input from our congregation and community.

It all started when...
On February 10, 2024 Ernie announced that after much prayer and conversation with his wife Elaine, that he has decided to take early retirement. They plan to move to Raleigh to be closer to family and more involved in their grandchildren’s lives. We are so grateful for Ernie’s 8+ years of leadership as Senior Pastor & Head of Staff.
The Transition Team was formed and approved by Session on February 25, 2024.
“Our goal is to move a quickly as possible, with thoughtful discernment, to locate an appropriate Transitional/Interim Pastor to lead us in preparing for our next Senior Pastor and Head of Staff. We want to be as transparent as possible throughout the process.”
Janet Hurd, Team Chair

