In May 2026, the FPC Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) began meeting on a weekly basis with prayer, thoughtful discussion, and a sincere desire to find FPC’s next Head of Staff/Senior Pastor. Meetings continue weekly, or more frequently as needed.

The committee is following a thorough and deliberate process outlined by the PC(USA) as we seek to discern whom God is calling to be our next Head of Staff/Senior Pastor.  This includes initial development of the church’s Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP). The MDP serves as our job posting for the position and was approved by both the Session of FPC and the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee’s Commission on Ministry.  The MDP was then uploaded to the PC(USA)’s Church Leadership Connection (CLC) website where potential candidates can either self-refer or be matched by the CLC to our MDP. To date, we have reviewed more than 100 candidates and are moving forward with those who appear to be a fit for FPC.  We will continue to review candidates from the CLC, as well as other self-referrals and referrals from members and friends of the congregation – if you know of anyone who might be interested and is a good fit for FPC, please share their information with the committee (pnc@fpcfranklin.org).

This is an exciting time. As the search continues, we seek your prayers and appreciate your patience, as we remember this journey is on God’s time and our work as a PNC is to thoughtfully and carefully discern the pastor that God has already chosen to serve.  Thank you for your support of the committee and FPC.

PNC Members: Mary Bryant, Susan Burns, Rich Crim (Chair), 

Ryan Fox, Mike Henry, Nancy Moody, Jim Petersen, and Sam Webb