News: New Rector Search

Steps we are taking in our search for the 7^th Rector of St. Mark’s Church:

1. Self-study; parish history; self-study analysis; search committee orientation

2. Complete parish profile; prepare website; complete CDO search request form

3. Create “set-up” to receive and review candidate profiles/resumes

4. Receive list of potential candidates

5. Screen candidates interest and availability

6. Prepare phone interview process; and complete phone interviews

7. Reduce list of candidates based on phone interviews

8. Observe and interview selected candidates in home setting

9. Reduce list of candidates; Thorough background check of finalists; Bring candidates to Chicago

10. Discern final candidate for presentation to Vestry

11. Final discernment process/select candidate

12. Prepare and send Letter of Call; negotiate Letter of Agreement and gain all necessary signatures

13. Announce acceptance

14. Install new Rector