Greetings to An Interim Search Committee

Greetings!
May I begin by expressing my appreciation to you for accepting the challenge of selecting an interim minister to walk with your congregation during its transition time.
As I prepared to introduce myself to you, I asked: If I were in your position, what would I want to know about this person whose name has been given as a prospective Interim Minister? "Can she preach?" is the first thing. This link leads to audio and text versions of some recent sermons, and other pages provide examples of meditations and some projects in which I've engaged. I'll be happy to send you paper copies of any of these materials if you prefer.
Next, I might ask, "Does she listen well? Will she care about our stories and us? Will she understand our unique context? Is she approachable?"
More specific questions would include, "What experience does she bring? If we have difficult issues, will she help us deal with them? Can she help us deal with conflict? Can she help us make sense of who we are and where we want (or need) to go?"
I look forward to exploring together your congregation's needs in this interim period, and how they connect with the skills and gifts I bring. I will appreciate the opportunity of a scheduled interview with your committee. If you have questions that would benefit from a more immediate response, please feel welcome to call or email at any time. Warmly, Maureen Killoran