PSC Update for September 7, 2025

September 7, 2025

After months of prayer and diligent work, the Pastor Search Committee is excited to unanimously recommend Jon Waller to our congregation in View of a Call to be our next Pastor.

Jon will be preaching on Sunday, September 14, at the 9:30am service, followed by a specially called business meeting, where church members will have the opportunity to vote.

Throughout the week leading up to September 14, we encourage you to take part in the various events planned to help you get to know Jon and his heart for ministry. These gatherings are designed to give members the chance to hear from him personally and ask questions about his life, faith, and calling.

To help you prepare, we are also providing resources where you can listen to Jon’s sermons and learn more about his ministry before the vote.

Come back this afternoon at 4:00pm for a Question and Answer time with the PSC. Jon will not be present, but the PSC has spent four months getting to know him, and we’d be happy to share more about why we are recommending him.

Your Pastor Search Committee,
Chair: Becky McGaffin
Members: John Porter, Doreen Bliss, Gregg Freese, and Laraine Brady
Alternate 1: Jim Main
Alternate 2: Ruth Figueroa

Friday, September 5, 12noon – Saturday, September 6, 12noon: 24-hour Prayer Vigil.

Sunday, September 7

• 10:45-11:45am: The PSC will make a presentation to the entire congregation in the Sanctuary. There will be NO Grace Groups this Sunday. (Candidate not present)
• 4:00pm: Question & Answer time with the PSC in the Sanctuary (Candidate not present)

Monday, September 8

• 9:00am-12noon: 20-minute private sessions by Appointment with the Candidate and PSC member (contact the church office; 301-977-1000 or [email protected]).
• 7:00-8:30pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with the Church Council, Ministry Leaders and Grace Group teachers in the Chapel.

Tuesday, September 9

• 1:00-2:30pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with the Church Staff in the Office.
• 7:00pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with Deacons (active and inactive deacons are invited) in room D215/216.

Wednesday, September 10

• 5:30pm: Candidate and family will be at the regular Fellowship Meal in the ROC. Make reservations online (https://redlandbaptist.org/wedfellowshipmeal).
• 6:30pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with Youth in the Sanctuary.
• 7:30pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with Music Ministry in the Sanctuary.

Thursday, September 11

• 9:00am-12noon: 20-minute private sessions by Appointment with the Candidate and PSC member (contact the church office; 301-977-1000 or [email protected]).
• 7:00pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with Parents in the Sanctuary.
• 8:00pm: Candidate Meet & Greet with Young Adults and Singles in the Sanctuary.

Friday, September 12

• 10:30am: Candidate Meet & Greet with Prime Time Adults in the ROC Foyer.

Saturday, September 13

• 10:00am-12noon: Ladies Brunch with Candidate’s Wife at Laraine Brady’s home. Drop-in, no reservation required.

Sunday, September 14

• 9:30am: Candidate Preaches in view of a call
• A Special Business Meeting will be called following worship and the church will vote.

If the church votes to call the candidate, it appears that he would start during the week of October 12 and have his first Sunday be October 19.

Sermon Links: 
Link to Jon Waller’s Sermon preached at Redland on April 6, 2025. (Lent Series: Living in Grace: God Saves)
Link to 8 of Jon Waller’s Sermons as well as the Introductory Video.

Document Links: 
Jon Waller Resume
Compensation Package
Prayer Guide