RETIREMENT ANNOUCEMENT
Watch a special message from Pastor Carl announcing his retirement after over 30 years in ministry!
OUR HISTORY AND SEARCH
Watch the history, impact and Story of how God is moving through Foundations Church!
FAQ
SEARCH PROCESS TIMELINE
July 2022
Carl Sutter, our founding Pastor, informed us that after 11 years of service to Foundation Church, he would be retiring in July 2023. Carl and his family have touched countless lives and given much to the people of Northern Colorado – he will be missed.
July 2022 - Search Committee Formed
Senior Pastor Search Committee is created. The members include Dee Feldman, Marc Dekkers, Bart Mayes, Bob Mitchell, Deena Pettit, and Marc Cunningham.
August 2022 - Hiring Consultant Engaged
We engaged with a church focused search firm called Vanderbloemen to assist in the search process.
September 2022 - Vanderbloemen Visit
Jay Mitchell with Vanderbloemen visits FC for a weekend and a detailed position description is created.
October 2022 - Job Posted
Vanderbloemen begins publicizing and networking the Senior Pastor position.
December 2022 - Initial Assessments
Vanderbloemen begins reviewing the 96 applicants who have applied. They reviewed resumes and have candidates complete online assessments. The result is a pool of 17 qualified candidates.
December 2022 - Narrowing of Candidates
Vanderbloemen interviews the 17 candidates and brings the pool down to 11 high-quality candidates.
January 2023 - Final 3 Candidates
The Senior Pastor Search Committee completes its second round of video interviews and narrows down to 3 final candidates.
January 2023 - 3rd Round of Interviews
The Senior Pastor Search Committee completes its third round of video interviews.