Completely heterosexual pastor chosen to replace Haggard
From The Denver Post
The committee charged with picking a candidate to replace the Rev. Ted Haggard, ousted from his post as senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs amid allegations of gay sex and drug use, has chosen a Texas pastor.After eight months of searches and interviews, New Life's Pastoral Selection Committee chose the Rev. Brady Boyd, an associate senior pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, according to a message posted tonight on New Life's website.
"We believe his heart and vision align closely with the heart and vision of New Life Church," the message reads. "He has strong leadership gifts, significant experience and training in senior pastoral ministry, and a passion for teaching the Scriptures. He is a man of character, proven experience, and good reputation."
The church's board of overseers must still approve Boyd for the job. Boyd will then speak in all of New Life's weekend services for three weeks, after which the 14,000-member congregation at Colorado's largest church will vote whether to accept him as their pastor, according to the message. If all goes to plan, that vote will be Aug. 27.
Bill McCartney
