Senior Pastor Search

The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) was elected by the Congregation at the February 2023 Congregational Meeting and began its work immediately. That work culminated in a report to the congregation and a congregational meeting in July 2024, where members voted to call our new pastor (click the blog post below to read all about it). This page contains information about the committee and its process.

Latest Updates (click headlines to read)

July 15, 2024Congregation Votes on PNC Recommendation

The congregation of South Highland Presbyterian Church has called The Rev. Cort Gatliff as its next Senior Pastor, after a unanimous vote on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Cort was welcomed with thunderous applause from over three hundred members and family in attendance at the congregational meeting. In its report to the congregation (available here), the Pastor Nominating Committee stated that "Cort exhibits all the traits that our …

July 1, 2024Report to the Congregation Scheduled July 14

The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, July 14, in the Sanctuary, immediately after the 11:00 a.m. worship service, to hear and act upon the report of the Pastor Nominating Committee. All members of the congregation are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting.

June 13, 2024PNC June Update

As we enter into June, our South Highland family is approximately eighteen months into seeking who God has called as the next Senior Pastor of South Highland Presbyterian Church. We, as the PNC, are an extension of the congregation and this search encompasses the wisdom and prayer of the entire church family. In the coming weeks we will move into the final stages of this process and …

Pastor Search FAQs

How can I help? The PNC needs your prayer support. Please pray for the committee and the process, for the SHPC community, and for the pastor whom God is already preparing to receive the call.

Will the PNC be asking the congregation for its input? Absolutely. Be on the lookout for a survey currently being developed by the committee to guide us in our search.

How can I recommend a candidate to the PNC? You may contact any member of the PNC with your recommendation by sending an email or speaking to a member in person (see the list of committee members below). Please include the pastor’s name, current location, and contact information. Also please include your comments about why you recommend this person, their particular gifts and why you see this person as a good candidate for SHPC.

Will you be sharing with us some details about candidates? Due to the sensitive nature of the information that potential candidates share, as well as the identities of these individuals, we hope that you will recognize that a lot of the work carried out by the committee is confidential. We will make every effort to make you aware of our progress within the framework of that confidentiality.

Pastor Nominating Committee

The committee was elected by the congregation at the Annual Congregational Meeting February 5, 2023. The members are: