November 16, 2025 |11:30 PM | NP Middle School
Opening Prayer and Call to Order – 11:40 AM
Howard Braith, Elder Board Chair
Verification that a quorum is present to conduct business.
- For a Pastoral vote, 25% (24) of the total membership (97) is required for a quorum.
- 67 members were in attendance.
- A 67% (45) majority of the members qualified to vote who are present at the meeting is required to extend a call.
Presentation of the Candidate
Andrew Nelson, Search Committee Chair
Pastor Andy Kazulak (kah·zhoo·lakh, similar to the word casual) gave his personal testimony.
A prayer was said over the Kazukak family, and they left the meeting.
Reading of the Recommendation / Motion
Howard Braith, Elder Board Chair
“The motion before the congregation is as follows:
That Calvary Church, NP, extends a call to Pastor Andy Kazulak to serve as Senior Pastor.”
Discussion
Andrew Nelson gave an abbreviated report from the Pulpit Committee concerning the unity in the committee’s support of the candidate.
Membership discussed the motion.
Call for the Vote
Howard Braith, Elder Board Chair
Announcement of Results
- The total number of votes cast was 67.
- Votes in favor: 62
- Votes opposed: 5
- The motion carries.
The Kazukak family (Andy, Gwen, Charlotte, Lucy, and Isabelle) was brought back in to be welcomed, and a prayer of rejoicing was said.
Closing Prayer – 12:42 PM
Howard Braith, Elder Board Chair