I have mentioned in previous posts that our Planning Committee has looked forward and said we need to have plans in place and work underway to ensure that we have a smooth transition in leadership at that point in time when Dr Daugherty retires. Please note that he has not announced that he is going to retire, but when he does, it would be prudent for us to be already in the process and know what qualities we are looking for, have an updated job description - the needs of yesterday are different than the needs of the future - thoughtful interview process, etc.
With that in mind the Planning Committee has been doing many things to help us be ready: praying, identifying the key qualities needed, and talking to our Family to make sure we cover all our bases. I have been privileged to sit in 5 focus groups over the last couple of weeks as we talked to teachers, administrators, parents - both high school and elementary - about what we should be looking for in a candidate. What a blessing to hear the heart of each one as they talked about the ministry of Maranatha, their hopes for the future and the blessings they have already received. Many of these people have invested their lives, time and money in this ministry and what a wonderful thing to link arms with them again in this important process.
Please continue to pray for us as we move along this journey that we will be tender to God's leading, and pray even now for our future leader as God prepares them for that time of service. I am so grateful for Dr Daugherty's passion and leadership of Maranatha through all the challenges of the past and present and look forward to working with him as long as he chooses to serve here.
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