Requesting a change of pastors does not guarantee that there will be a change in the coming year. This is a consultative process with decisions based on many factors. Your sincere reflection will be helpful in the work of the NIC Cabinet. This form is to be completed in consultation with your pastor and submitted on or before DECEMBER 1, 2025 (ONLY IF AN APPOINTMENT CHANGE IS TO BE CONSIDERED).(Please note there is no save and continue feature so complete this form in one session. Print a copy (Ctrl+p or Command +p ) for your records before hitting submit.)

Church *

Email of person submitting form *

   Pastoral change request information: If your church wishes to be considered for a change in pastoral leadership for the upcoming annual conference year, please explain your reasons for making this request: *      

   Unrest or conflict: If this request grows out of unrest or conflict please explain.       

Steps taken: What steps have been taken to remedy any concern(s)?

   What more should be done: What remaining steps could/should be taken to move throuh identified concerns to help the congregation and pastoral leadership grow in their ministry?       

   Ministry celebrations: What does your church celebrate about the ministry of your church?       

Areas of focus: What areas does your church need to focus on for the future?

   Additional expectations: What additional expectations does your church have of the Cabinet in looking at a change in pastoral leadership?       

SPRC Chair Signature: By typing your name and submitting this form you are indicating this form has been completed and signed by the SPRC chairperson and that the pastor has been informed of its content. The pastor will recieve a copy of this information and you will receive an email confirming it has been received in the Episcopal Office and copied to the appropriate District Superintendent. *

Date signed by the SPRC chairperson *

Please print this report for your records by clicking on the blue printer icon before hitting submit.

SPRC Advisory Consultation on Clergy Leadership

News & Announcements

From the Bishop: Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Summer Community Experimentation Strengthens Faith

Being Peacemakers While Calling for Peace and Unity

Building Faith, Friendships, and a Second Family at Camp