On Sunday I introduced Adam Weeks as our Worship Pastor starting October 1. Some of you may remember when we brought our last guy on, Dr. Stolberg, in ’07 that he candidated and was voted upon by the whole congregation. Below is the germane content of two emails to the music committee and church board, that, I think, explains well what Gary Rogers (Board Chairman) and I are thinking. ~Pastor Scott
As we weren’t getting many nibbles, Gary went hunting. Adam Weeks is the Website/Marketing guy for Calvary and 2019 grad with a double major in Biblical Counseling and Musical/Theater Arts. (For those of you with long memories, he’s a year or two older than Troy was when he came). He comes highly recommended from Tom Stolberg. He is a PK from Hays, KS. He plays the piano and cello but has picked up lots of instruments to play in various groups at Calvary. He majored in Biblical Counseling because he developed a heart for discipleship as he worked with music and theater groups. He has a strong singing voice as well.
Our by-laws describe three different hiring processes. 1) Hiring a new senior is a big fat hairy deal 🙂 2) Hiring other “Pastors” involves the Senior Pastor (me) screening; essentially “nominating;” then board approval, followed by congregational approval. 3) Hiring other Staff is on me. So, I offered Adam the opportunity to come aboard as a “staff hire” of a music interim for a period not to exceed six months. By the end of March, we will either be resuming our search or voting on him.
Gary writes: “Yes, I’ve seen him in action both as a worker and musically. I have been very impressed with his heart and work ethic. Several Calvary music students seek him out to be part of their small group performances since he does so well. I highly respect the young man. After praying a lot, I decided to approach him, not expecting interest, but he prayed about it and wanted to proceed with the possibility.”
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