All ministry is transitional and is a natural part of the growth of any church organization. After 60 years, Knox Church is transitioning once again. Transitional Ministry Pathways will help guide Knox Church through the transition process, including forming a Transition Team, as we pursue and select our next permanent pastor. This will be a comprehensive effort that includes evaluation and discernment of our values, mission, vision, programs, etc. TM Pathways consultants Reverends Jan Nolting Carter and Paul Rhebergen will be our guides.
Focus Groups
Please sign up to attend one 90 minute focus group held April 14-28. This will be a time for us to meet in small gatherings and discuss what Knox has meant to each of us and our vision for the future. Everyone’s input is welcomed and appreciated. You can sign up at the button below, call the church office (913)888-7775 or sign up at the Welcome Desk.
What is happening right now?
April 4, 2024
Every member of the congregation has been asked to attend one focus group held between April 14 - April 28. Everyone’s input is welcomed an appreciated.
March 15, 2024 ‘Balcony View’ update. “It doesn’t feel like anything is happening. What is going on with the Transition and its process?” (View text of video by clicking here)
March 14, 2024
An informational survey has been sent to the congregation. The survey asks several sets of questions about Knox Church’s current ministry and each person’s involvement, as well as their input on pastoral leadership and their vision for Knox’s future.
February 14, 2024
The Transition Team has met twice so far in February. Transition Team leadership is Terry White, Chair/Convener; Beth Ashley, Vice Chair; Julie Larsen, Secretary; Bruce Parker, Chaplain; and Bill Magee, Communications Coordinator.
February 1, 2024
The Transition Team had their first meeting to discuss their next steps.
January 27, 2024
The Transition Team was commissioned at worship service. The work of the Transition Team is to develop a discernment process that will consider the history of Knox, the present moment and context and to develop a vision for the future.
January 2, 2024
Jan and Paul will be visiting Knox Church January 26-28.
December 2023
“Paul and I are working on two important tasks: getting to know you and Knox Presbyterian Church. If we were “on the ground,” living and serving with you, we would be doing visits and gathering small groups together. Even at a distance, thanks to Zoom and Teams, we are able to do the same thing. Last week, we spent between 30 minutes to an hour with each member of your staff, getting to know the church through their eyes and positions. We also met with the Deacons and learned about their ministries offering care to members and to the wider community. We have met with the Session and with the Administration Team. I like to think of this work as “putting the pieces together”. We are working on a collage or who Knox Presbyterian Church is, uniquely called by God to bring about the kingdom from your spot on 95th Street in Overland Park, KS. We will meet with Worship and Arts and Children and Family. We will mirror our observations and questions to Session and Staff to see how they resonate. Our next steps will include jointly prioritizing the work that needs to be done to prepare Knox for its next pastor.”
-Jan Nolting Carter Co Founder, Transitional Ministry Pathways