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What are some property guidelines and good activities at a reception for my new Lead Pastor who has just been elected from the Associate Pastor position at the same church?
Kolbie,
Thank you for the opportunity to help. Though I am not an AG member, I am familiar with many of their procedures. The following is a suggestion made in a AG paper. Though it is for a "new pastor" (someone who is from the outside of the church) I believe that the same honor should be given this "in-house" person as well. Here is the section on the installation, and suggestions for what to do...
"INSTALLATION OF NEW PASTOR
You may wish to set a date, shortly after your new pastor arrives, for an installation
service. The District Superintendent, or District Officer is available to preach the message and
conduct the installation of your pastor. The service is meaningful to both the pastor and
congregation.
SUGGESTIONS FOR INSTALLATION SUNDAY
* Provide a corsage and boutonniere for pastor and spouse.
* Plan a fellowship meal for the church (or) have reservations for pastor, board guests at a local
restaurant.
* Have a receiving line where the pastor and his family can greet each church member.
* Plan a grocery shower.
* You may wish to give a welcome gift.
These are just suggestions. You may appoint a committee to decide what you want to do."
http://www.ag.org/top/Church_Administration/pastoral_selection.pdf
Kolbie, please let me know if this helps, or if you have any further questions.
Elder Greg Madden
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