Associate Pastor Search
The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York is embarking on the deeply spiritual journey of discerning the future of our ministry and searching for two new associate pastors to serve our congregation.
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) and Senior Minister, Rev. Thomas Evans, in partnership with the Presbytery of New York City, are guiding our Session through this important work.
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC)
Chair: Catherine Eubanks
Members: Emily Abelson, Sarah Johnson, Sue-Peng Li, Matt Libbey, Chris Mason, Doug Watson
UPDATES
Information sessions will be offered throughout the search & updates will be posted here.
TIMELINE
Glossary of Terms
APNC (Associate Pastor Nominating Committee)
A committee of church members, elected by the congregation, tasked with leading the search process for a new Associate Pastor. They review candidates, conduct interviews, and make a final recommendation to the congregation.
Call
The formal act of inviting a pastor to serve a congregation, including a vote by the congregation and approval by the Presbytery.
Congregational Meeting
A special meeting of all church members called by the Session to conduct official business, such as electing the APNC or voting on a pastoral candidate.
Discernment
A prayerful process of seeking God’s guidance to understand the church’s needs, priorities, and direction during a pastoral transition.
Examination (Presbytery)
A formal process in which the Presbytery of New York City interviews and approves the chosen candidate’s theological and pastoral readiness to serve.
Installation
A worship service in which the Presbytery of New York City formally installs the new Associate Pastor, officially beginning their ministry at Brick Church.
MIF (Ministry Information Form)
A document created by the APNC describing the congregation’s mission, ministry context, and the associate pastor position. It serves as the “church résumé” for candidates.
PIF (Personal Information Form)
A pastor’s résumé, faith statement, and references submitted through the CLC system. Candidates use PIFs to express interest in open positions.
Presbytery of New York City
The regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that includes Brick Church and other congregations in the NYC area. It provides oversight, guidance, and approval throughout the search process.
Presbytery Action
The official action by the Presbytery of New York City to approve the call and authorize the pastor’s installation.
Session
The governing body of a Presbyterian congregation, made up of ruling elders and moderated by the pastor. The Session oversees the church’s ministries and must approve the MIF.
Terms of Call
The agreed-upon compensation package and employment conditions for a pastor, including salary, housing allowance, benefits, vacation, and study leave. Must be approved by both the congregation and the Presbytery.