Pastoral Transition
Pastor John Nix Confirmed as Senior Pastor
An Overview on the Year of Transition
Every church experiences transition in leadership in one way or another. It can come unexpectedly or it can be planned from the leadership. The Lord has been gracious to the Orchard as we have been navigating a pastor-initiated plan of senior pastoral transition guided by unity in the Spirit. Pastor Sam will be transitioning from the senior pastor role and his recommendation is for John Nix to be the next senior pastor of The Orchard Church.
During the 2019 Annual Meeting, an announcement was made about a transition that began more than 8 years ago at Sam’s request. Sam said, "TLC. This is the right Timing. I Love this church. I believe John is the man God has Called for this moment."
Hear from Pastor Sam
A Timeline of Transition
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Installation of John Nix as Senior Pastor 1/10/2021 |
| 2020 | ||
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Pre-Thanksgiving Feast 11/22/2020 |
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Vote on Pastor John Nix to become the next senior pastor 9/27/2020 It is Pastor Sam Shaw and the other Elder's recommendation to nominate Pastor John Nix to step into that role. This vote will be for all of The Orchard Church members.
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10 year anniversary 9/13/2020 |
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Family Meeting 8/23/2020 Join us as we pray for the upcoming school season and have Sam and John chat through the year of transition and share where the Lord is guiding us. |
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Community group visits 2/1/2020 |
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Prayer plan for the church 1/1/2020 |
| 2019 | ||
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Sam and John review The transition plan with the congregation and officially become co-pastors |
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| 2018 | ||
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Sam announces his retirement date and nOminates John as his successor |
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John becomes an elder, leads the staff, preaches and works with the deacons |
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John begins intentional discipleship at the Orchard |
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John begins to be involved with the staff |
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John and his family begin attending the Orchard |
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Elders begin a national search for a successor |
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Sam and John begin to discuss interest and succession plans |
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Sam and Elders begin plans for succession |
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Sam and John meet for the first time while officiating Charlie and RebeKah Shaw's wedding |
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The Orchard Church is planted |
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