Seal Beach Announces Intentional Pastoral Transition Plan

The Grace Brethren church in Seal Beach, Calif., which has been pastored for many years by Donald Shoemaker, has announced a long-range plan, at Shoemaker's request, to transition senior pastoral leadership. Here is the announcement.

"OCTOBER 12, 2010. The Board of Elders of Grace Community Church of Seal Beach, California, after an extensive study of Pastor Donald Shoemaker’s request to conclude his Senior Pastor duties sometime in the near future, has announced that Pastor Don will continue in his position as Senior Pastor until January 8, 2012. At that time, he will become the church’s Pastor Emeritus.

"The Board has also announced plans for interim leadership for 2012, utilizing the pastoral services of current staff members, Pastor Steve Williams and Pastor Bob Wriedt, with the intention to call a new Senior Pastor by the end of 2012.”