I write briefly to thank you for the time you took out of your schedule to interview me for the position of Senior Pastor at First Christian Church.
We certainly enjoyed our brief time with you as a Church Board, and wanted to also be sure to thank you for the generous honorarium as well as the hotel and dining arrangements while visiting your city.
On behalf of the Church Board of First Christian Church, thank you for submitting your resume' for the open pastorate here.
I wanted to write briefly to let you know that following prayerful consideration of your resume' we have decided to go in another direction at this time.
It is with a humble heart and a thankful spirit that I learned that you had selected me to serve as your pastor. My heart is filled with joy as I write this letter accepting the position at First Christian Church.
I pledge to bring to you a sincere desire to see the church, and each member, reach their full potential in God.
After a great deal of thought and prayer, I am announcing that as of Date, I will be retiring as Pastor of Christian Life Church. After all these years serving such a wonderful congregation, I feel that it is time to begin the next chapter of my life.
I am writing this letter to you at the request of our new Pastor, Rev. __________ _______________.
Pastor ___________'s wife, _____________ is presently employed as a Nurse by (Name of Hospital), and I'm sure she will be a tremendous asset to you, and all who are associated with her.