Session Update
On 03.08.25, the leadership of the Open Door (elders, deacons, pastors, and director of children and youth ministry) met for our annual retreat. Each committee reported on their goals and plans for the year, and we noted synergy in these goals with the themes that came out of last year’s Shepherding Report. For a small church, we are so active! Of our regular attendees and Covenant Partners, we have a 70% volunteer rate–which demonstrates amazing commitment to our community. Thank YOU for helping this community thrive.
2025 holds more change for our church: saying goodbye to John and Alyssa at the end of April, eventually saying goodbye to Doug, and welcoming a new pastor. Our exact timelines for Doug and a new pastor are unknown, dependent on external factors, but we feel hopeful about the changes ahead. We have robust leadership in our current elder and deacon boards, and a very active Pastor Nominating Committee. The PNC is actively reviewing candidates and meeting frequently–please keep their discernment in your prayers.
Our next congregational meeting is Sunday, March 30, after worship. We have two agenda items: to dissolve John's call (a formality; effective end of April) and to elect the new Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee will discern our elders and deacons for 2026. This committee needs at least one more member: please see Lauren Burdette or Ben Collier if interested.
Questions? Comments? email elders@pghopendoor.org