The Committee is made up of 5 main members and 2 alternate members.

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Members:

Jeanne Carter (Chairperson)

Jeanne and her husband Tommy have been Members of Seagrove for many years. During this time she has served as a substitute S.S teacher and on many committees. She has been in real estate for many years.

Ron Guernsey (Vice Chairman)

Ron and his wife Martha have been long time Members of Seagrove. During this time he has served on various committees including search committees and has served as the church Treasurer.

Channing Friend

Channing and her husband Caylon have been Members of Seagrove for many years now and during this time she has served on our Missions Committee as the Chair, and homeschools their children. She is a previous school teacher.

Jeff Strong

Jeff and his wife Linda have been Members of Seagrove for a while now and during this time he has served on previous search committees and the finance committee. He also handles our Ushers each week.

John Brenci

John and his wife Ivonne have been Members of Seagrove for many years now and during this time he serves as a S.S teacher and committees of the church. He has vast experience in dealing with people in interviews regularly.

Alternate Members:

Thomas Dillard

Thomas and his wife Gloria are long time Members of Seagrove. During this time he has served on many different Committees. He serves as one of our Deacon’s and has a heart for the Lord. He is retired from a tremendous career.

Scott Curren (Clerk)

Scott and his wife Pam have been Members of Seagrove for many years now. During this time he has served on various committees and now currently serves as our church treasurer. He is retired from the corporate world.

Church Family

The Pastor Search Committee has asked that we earnestly pray for them as they seek God’s will for our church.  Specifically, they have asked that you pray for the following:

Pray for God’s appointing of the next pastor.

“May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the Lord will not be like sheep which have no shepherd” (Numbers 27:16-17).

Pray for the Pastor Search Committee.

God’s desire for the PSC is to find God’s man to lead SBC.  Satan hates the will of God and does not want the PSC to succeed.  Pray that God will give these men and women (and their families) supernatural protection and power.  Job 1:10 and Isaiah 54:17

Pray for spiritual diligence.

While the church must engage in prayer for the committee, each PSC member will be stepping into an increased level of spiritual engagement and warfare. Ephesians 6:10-12 and 1 Peter 5:8

Pray for unity of mind and spirit.

The individuals who make up the PSC are wise, godly people with various perspectives, experiences, and gifts.  Ask God to grant them unity of mind and spirit. Philippians 1:27 and Philippians 2:2

Pray for supernatural wisdom.

When Samuel went to anoint the next king of Israel he was given this instruction: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him.  The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them.  People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7 NLT).  Pray that the Lord will enlighten the PSC members and give them the discernment to see as He sees. 2 Chronicles 1:10 and James 1:5

Pray for the man who will become the new pastor.

God places desires in the hearts of men.  Pray God will put a deep desire in our new pastor’s heart to leave his present place of ministry and plant his life in Seagrove, Florida at Seagrove Baptist Church. Proverbs 21:1and Psalm 145:19

Pray for his family. 

As God calls a pastor to SBC, He also calls that man’s family.  May the new pastor’s family sense God’s work in their lives through new friends and opportunities as the move to Seagrove. Psalm 37:4 and 3 John 2

Pray for the SBC church family.

As we await God’s timing to bring a new Senior Pastor, may we pray with thanksgiving and live in faith, knowing God is working out His will. Psalm 50:23 and Psalm 46:1-2

As a member of Seagrove Baptist Church. May we support our church during this transition time.

1. Prayer- Our prayer is a MUST! It is not an option for us as members of Seagrove, without the Holy Spirit guiding our church and committee we are doing this all in vain. So make sure to take time to pray.

2. Presence - Our presence is important during this time, we understand we all have schedules, vacations, and to do lists. But we need to be present with other believers. Make a commitment to be present at Bible study and worship during this transition time.

3. Purpose - Our purpose is still the same even if we are in transition. This purpose of reaching our community and around the world with the Gospel takes a financial commitment. So we must continue to give our financial support during this time.

How long will the process take?

-Typically the average time is 18 months to 24 months.

How does the church operate without a Lead Pastor?

-The church has a ministerial staff that handles the day to days with volunteers and committees.

How do I submit a resume?

-There is a link on this page for resume submission. We are working with a search firm “Aaron & Hur” to help us with this part of the process. So please submit your resume directly through the link only. Do not send a resume to our church office, we will refer you to the link provided.

How do we get a new Lead Pastor?

-The search committee will recommend 1 candidate at a time to the church after a unanimous vote of the committee. The church will then conduct a vote by secret ballot, where the candidate has to receive 90% of the membership present and voting. This vote will be after an “In view of a call” weekend. Which is a weekend designed to introduce the candidate to the church and also have him preach on a Sunday morning.