pastoRAL Search Committee
karen anderson
Supervisor, Patient Financial Services, IU Health
Broad Ripple High School then IUPUI, Criminal Justice Program, Indiana Dept. of Corrections: Volunteers in Probation, Allied Health Administration, Aristotle College of Medical Technology
W.O.W. Ministry Leadership Council, Children’s Ministry, Prayer Ministry, Worship Team, VBS and Sick & Shut-in Ministry
Length of Membership: 13 Years
Brigitte Collier
Regulatory Compliance Attorney, Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary Law Firm
Juris Doctor, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, Sullivan University
Ministry Activities In addition to being a member of the leadership team, I currently serve on the SON BURST Children’s Ministry and have been for the last 12 years. I also served on the Welcome Team for several years.
amia foston
Director of Institutional Research & Assessment, Butler University
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Howard University. Ph.D. Sociology, IU Bloomington
Ministry Activities: I have served on the Welcome Team; helped with Graduate Recognition Sunday and other administrative projects
Length of Membership: 10.5 years
KEVIN GRIFFIN
Sr. Engineering Manager
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Ministry Activities: Leadership Team, Deacon Ministry, Enrichment Hour, VBS
Length of Membership: 24 Years
danielle mcMillian
Assistant Director, Special Program: Indiana University- Indianapolis Multicultural Center
B.A. in Psychology & Interpersonal and Public Communication/ M.A. in Speech Communication and Dramatics Arts - Both from Central Michigan University
Ministry Activities: Media Team, Nursery
Length of Membership- 16 years
cristen moore
Director of Equity and Inclusion at Lumina Foundation
Howard University, Bachelors of Arts and George Washington University, Master's of Public Administration
Ministry Activities: Son Shiners Children's Ministry and Vacation Bible School
Length of Membership: 25+ years
Fred Payne
President/CEO, United Way of Central Indiana
J.D. Indiana University Maurer School of Law; M.A. University of Northern Iowa; B.A. Grambling State University
Ministries: Men’s Small groups, nursery and children’s ministries
Length of membership: Member for 15 years
monica richardson
Chief of Staff for Newfields
Bachelors in Liberal Arts, Minor in Psychology - Indiana University
MBA - Western Governors University
Executive Leadership Certification School of Business, Oxford University in London
Leadership Team
alicia sanders
Emergency Medicine physician
Doctorate of Medicine, 2007. Meharry Medical College. BA in Chemistry, 2002. Fisk University.
Ministry activities: Son Shiners Children's Ministry, Leadership Team
Length of Membership: 18 years
christena wilkerson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Clinical Supervisor
M.S. in Education,
Ministry Activities: Small Group Facilitator, Divine Praise, VBS Teacher, Married Women Small Group, Previous Children's Church Leader
Length of Membership: 15 Years
Pastoral Search Timeline
Oct-DeC. 2024
Focus Groups and listening sessions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Listed Below are Frequently Asked Questions. We value your input and concerns, if you would like to communicate with the Search Committee, please submit your questions or feedback HERE
1. Why is our current pastor retiring?
Pastor Moore has lead NEC through tremendous growth for over thirty years. After much prayer and discussion with his family, Pastor Moore has determined that it is time for him to move to the next phase of his life with 1st Lady Sis. Hope.
2. What is the timeline for the search and transition process?
The goal is to have a new pastor selected by January 2026. A high-level timeline of events for the search process is posted on NEC’s website, under the Pastoral Search section.
3. How will the search committee involve the congregation in the selection process?
At the appropriate time, the search committee will conduct listening sessions and/or surveys with the congregation.
4. Who selected the search committee?
NEC’s Leadership Team prayerfully selected the search committee from congregational membership. The Leadership Team based its selection on several factors, including, but not limited to: length of church membership, church involvement/engagement, consistent and ongoing attendance, and external and/or professional experience and perspective that could positively assist in the search process.
5. What are the search committee’s duties and responsibilities?
The search committee is in place to develop and follow a process to identify qualified candidates for the position of Senior pastor. This process will culminate in a vote, by the Church congregation, to select the next Senior Pastor of NEC.
6. Will there be opportunities for congregational input and feedback during the search?
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At the appropriate time, the search committee will conduct listening sessions and/or surveys with the congregation.
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Church members may submit questions and feedback through the Pastoral Search section on the NEC website.
7. How will the search committee keep the congregation updated on the progress of the search?
The search committee will provide periodic updates during designated Sunday Church services. A timeline of high-level activity for the search process and FAQs are posted under the Pastoral Search section of NEC’s website.
8. Will there be interim pastoral leadership during the search process?
Pastor Moore will continue in his current role as Senior Pastor throughout the search process.
9. How will the final decision of selecting the next pastor be made and by whom?
NEC’s congregation will make the final decision on the next pastor by vote.
10. How can the congregation support the search committee throughout this process?
The congregation can support the search committee by being informed about the process and sharing questions and concerns in a timely way through the communication portal on NEC’s website. The most important element to congregational support is prayer. Please keep the search committee and the entire church lifted in prayer.
