The Leadership Team, Personnel Team, and Finance Team assembled the search team based on the following criteria:
- A deep love for Jesus and a strong commitment to the Christian mission
- Knowledge of AMBC’s history, theology, mission, and congregation
- Diversity in age, gender, and other characteristics
- Member and demonstrated leadership within AMBC.
The Leadership Team, Personnel Team, and Finance Team considered over 30 names. The staff then narrowed that list down to the recommended team.