Friends in Christ,
Pastor J Mills resigned as transition pastor of First English, effective January 31. He is currently on vacation.
While his resignation comes as a surprise to some, at the monthly council meeting held on Tuesday, January 16, a motion was offered, discussed, and put to a vote, to not extend the covenant with Pastor J. That covenant ends on March 19, 2024. The motion carried, and Pastor J was aware the covenant would not be renewed.
It is clear to me from Pastor J’s message to our congregation on Thursday, January 18, that he has been deeply impacted. We should take the time to read his message carefully for observations and objectives that may be valuable.
As a council, it is our prayerful responsibility to work and listen with the best interests of our congregation in mind.
It is my firm belief that our congregation is strong, and that we will move forward with enthusiasm and vulnerability. We encourage everyone to share your views and join in this work. The council is working on next steps in this transition ministry.
With prayer,
Nancy Neuse
FELC Congregation President
felcpresident@felcaustin.org