During the month of May, the Search Committee received five resumes and has conducted four inital interviews:  One via Skype video/internet, one in person, and two via telephone.  Of the five candidates, only one resides in the state of Georgia.  The 5th initial interview will take place during the first half of June and will be conducted via telephone.  Based on the four interviews thus far, two of the candidates appear to be a close match for our parish profile.  Our plan is to move forward and continue our search.  E-mail letters have been sent to approximately forty churches in Western NC and will also be sent to churches in Eastern Tennessee.  The letters being sent are in effort to "get the word out" by asking for prayers for St. Michaels in our search for a rector.  This letter has been successful in generating and attracting qualified interest to St. Michaels.  In fact, one cadidate told us that three individuals had mentioned our profile to him due to the letter which they received.
 
Next steps:
1.  Intial interview with remaining cadidate
2.  Communicate with interested NC candidates
3.  E-mail letters to Eastern Tennessee churches
4.  Move forward to 2nd steps with viable candidates
 
Regards,
Search Committee

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