Senior Pastor Search

Information and updates regarding the search process for our next Senior Pastor


UPDATE: Welcome Dr. Jarrett Stephens

Sunday, December 13, 2020 is a day for the history books! Pastor Jarrett Stephens was overwhelmingly confirmed by a church vote to become our fourth Senior Pastor.

His first Sunday will be January 10, 2021.


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PSC Final Note – 1.20.2021

We are beyond thrilled to bring you this final update. The church has overwhelmingly affirmed Jarrett Stephens as our next Senior Pastor. With a 98% vote, we are thanking God for bringing the church together in unity on this important next step in our history.

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PSC Final Note – 1.20.2021

We are beyond thrilled to bring you this final update. The church has overwhelmingly affirmed Jarrett Stephens as our next Senior Pastor. With a 98% vote, we are thanking God for bringing the church together in unity on this important next step in our history.

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PSC Final Update 12.13.2020

We are beyond thrilled to bring you this final update. The church has overwhelmingly affirmed Jarrett Stephens as our next Senior Pastor. With a 98% vote, we are thanking God for bringing the church together in unity on this important next step in our history.

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PSC Update 12.5.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Update 10.15.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Update 9.17.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Update 8.8.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Update 8.4.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Update 6.7.2020

All nine members of the Pastor Search Committee bring greetings to the faithful members and attenders of Champion Forest Baptist Church. We have been diligently meeting as a full committee at least one or two times per week since January, and we have also been operating with as many as four separate subcommittees that…

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PSC Update 4.08.2020

On behalf of the nine-member Pastor Search Committee selected by you, our church family, we want to share with you a brief update on where we are in our process.

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PSC Prayer Guide

For 11 weeks, February 2nd through Easter Sunday, we are asking the entire church to spend time each week in prayer and seeking the Lord on behalf of our Pastor Search Committee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process for finding the church’s next Senior Pastor?

Our church bylaws clearly outline the process. To put it simply, church members vote to form a 9-person Pulpit Committee that represents the congregation. This group will perform the task of finding and presenting a candidate for the Senior Pastor position. Then the church will vote on the candidate. You can read the details of this process here.

How can I help?

This is perhaps the most common question our staff receives. The main answer is of course to pray. Let’s all be seeking the Lord, and asking for his guidance and wisdom as we search for the next leader of Champion Forest. The other thing you can do is to continue serving and ministering. The head of our church is Jesus Christ, and our mission remains.

How long will the search take?

The last time our church went through this process, it took almost 2 years. It’s important to let the search committee do an exhaustive search. That said, we believe the search will take anywhere from 12-18 months. We will allow the committee to follow the Lord’s lead and leave the results up to Him.

Who’s in charge now?

Jesus Christ alone is the head of the Church (Colossians 1:18), and Champion Forest Baptist Church is blessed to have servant-hearted, faithful leadership at staff, deacon, and volunteer levels.

Our Executive Team oversees the week-to-week ministry of the church. Each campus has a campus pastor in English and Spanish, and we push forward with confidence in our God-given mission.


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If you want to talk with someone directly, or have any questions or comments, please contact us.