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Here are the questions from the information sheet we posted on Sunday...
What does David’s move to Texas mean for Doug and Maureen Husen?
When David shared his decision with me in the middle of May I discussed the situation with Doug Husen. Doug prayed about his future and then let me know that he did not want to stay on staff at New Song and that he was interested in working in Southern California with his close friend Peter McGowan. Doug has been working with Peter part time with computers and web site development for several years and decided that he wanted to do that full time. Following that decision, Doug received an offer from Crossroads Church in Corona to work on their staff and with Peter McGowan at the same time.
Is Steve Caler still going to be here?
Steve has made it very clear that he isn’t going anywhere in the near future. Steve’s role at the church has changed over the last year and he will be moving into more of an associate pastor position as David Sheppard transitions out. We have not defined how Steve’s job responsibilities will be changing and how these changes will impact our children and youth ministry. The good news is that Steve has prayed and feels God’s calling him to stay here with us at New Song.
Why did we wait to announce David’s departure?
This was something that our Ministry Leadership Team discussed at length. We felt it best to wait until after Doug’s celebration on June 1st because we love Doug and we didn’t want his party to be impacted in any way.
What is happening next with Sunday morning worship and singing?
I met with a couple of people this week about leading worship on Sunday mornings. I will be discussing their interest and availability with them over the next few weeks. Our Ministry Leadership Team will be interviewing them and reviewing what’s next. In the meantime, members of our existing worship team will be leading worship for the month of July. Maureen has risen up great people around her to temporarily fill the gap created by her absence.
What are the plans for the future with staffing?
At this point we are praying and seeking God’s direction. Our Ministry Leadership Team and Steve Caler will be meeting on Friday, June 13th to talk about possibilities. Please pray with us and for us for God’s direction as we restructure our staff and responsibilities.
How is our church doing financially? How is the economy impacting giving?
The economy doesn’t seem to be impacting our weekly tithes and offerings too much. However, our average giving has dropped about 8% from where it was last year at this time. I attribute that to a decline in attendance of about 13% over the same period. Moving forward, we are planning on being conservative in our budget projections and outlook so that our finances do not become an area of concern.
What’s really going on?
Whenever there are big changes that take place the thought pops into my head, “What’s really going on?” It’s natural to question and wonder. My encouragement is that if you have any questions please talk to someone who can answer them. Rumors spread through misinformation and truth is spread through having the facts. So, if you are wondering what’s really going on I’d encourage you to talk with one of the following people: Doug Husen, Maureen Husen, David Sheppard, Steve Caler, or any of anyone on our Ministry Leadership Team – Dennis Wycoff, Brent Christierson, or Rick Kraemer. I also would love to talk with you and answer any questions you have. Like you, my heart has gone through a lot over the last few months. Together we can pray and put our hope in the Lord and let him comfort us.
I love Doug, Maureen, and David and pray that God blesses them in their new ministry roles. Each of them has made a significant contribution to the birth of our church and what we have become. God has used them in ways that have encouraged my heart and I will miss each of them very much.
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