Westminster 2028

Westminster 2028

Westminster has several staff members who will be retiring after many years of service. The Visioning Committee and Session recognized that five retirements at once would have a dramatic impact on the vibrancy of our ministries. With the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee’s approval, a thoughtful transition plan has begun.

In January of 2024, we began the search that ultimately brought Sarah Bird Kneff to us as our Associate Pastor for Faith Formation, replacing Guy D. Griffith, who became our Part-time Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Teaching.

In May of 2025, Heidi Hudnut-Beumler retired as our Associate for Congregational Care. Soon afterward, we called Stephanie Boaz into that position.

In February of 2026, our Pastor and Head of Staff, Donovan Drake, announced that he would like to retire in two years and that preparations for discerning our next Head of Staff should begin.

We seek to keep you informed in this season of transition.

Learn More About the Process

It Starts Here
The Westminster Session will outline the process for selecting the next pastor. A Transition Committee will serve to aid the congregation in the process.
Latest Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news from the Nominating Committee and transition process.
Our Calling
Why we exist as a church — our purpose statement: Living Out the Word.
Our Core Values
Statements that go to the heart of who we are and who we are called to be as a congregation.
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Explore the Westminster 2028 Process