Transition Preparation Document for First UMC El Dorado

One month from today, I will begin serving as pastor at First United Methodist Church in El Dorado. Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with some of the key leaders and staff from the church. I shared a document with everyone that I met outlined some of my personal priorities as well as top five objectives for the first six months and a few of the questions that I will be asking as I arrive. Here is what I shared:

Personal Priorities and Dates

1. June 12 - Expecting the birth of our second child

1. June 25 - Move into parsonage

1. Care for self and family

Top Five - First Six Months

1. Be a good guest and allow the congregation to host

1. Love the people

1. Learn the history and culture of the congregation

1. Learn the history and culture of the community

1. Help discern an appropriate vision

Questions - First Six Months

1. Who are you as a congregation?

1. How did the congregation get to where it is today?

1. Where do challenges and opportunities exist?

1. What has changed the most / least since you joined the church?

1. When have you been most proud to be connected with this church?

1. What means the most to you about this church?

1. Why does this church matter to people?

1. What do you sense God is doing right now?

Contact Information

1. Email - andrew.conard@gmail.com

1. Mobile Phone - 913-269-3495

1. Blog - andrewconard.com

1. Google+ - goo.gl/FOcSW

1. Twitter - twitter.com/andrewconard

1. Facebook - facebook.com/andrewconard

1. Skype - andrewconard