Search Committee Update

Overview of the Process:
In June 2025, the position of Interim Executive Director was publicly posted and widely circulated through networks aligned with ELM’s mission and values. By the June 30 deadline, the hiring committee had received several complete applications—enough to proceed with an interview phase.

After a thorough initial review, the committee determined applicants who met the criteria for further consideration and invited them to participate in interviews. All applicants were interviewed using a structured interview format designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency. Each candidate was asked the same set of core questions, distributed in advance of the interview, which assessed competencies in the following areas:

• Executive Leadership and Organizational Stability
• Community Engagement
• Communications Strategy and Voice
• Donor Engagement and Development
• Mission Alignment and Cultural Sensitivity

Composition of the Committee:
The hiring committee was composed of a diverse group of ELM stakeholders, including current and former board members, BIPOC leaders, gender identity, historic roster, and Proclaim community members. The committee reflects a broad spectrum of identities, geographies, and leadership roles within the church and the wider LGBTQIA+ Lutheran movements. We are grateful for our search committee members: The Rev. Kelsey Green (she/her), The Rev. Erik Christensen (he/him), and Dana Radamacher-Hensen (they/she), as well as board members Christopher Vergara (he/él), and the Rev. Mycah McNett (she/her).

The Next Steps:
The interview and discernment process is still underway. We ask for your continued prayers and support as we listen for the Spirit’s guidance in identifying the leader who will serve ELM in this interim season. We look forward to sharing further updates as they become available.