Sermon Discussion Small Groups

Sermon Discussion Small Groups began during our Colossians series. They will take a week off following Labor Day and resume for three weeks during our Jeremiah series. Multiple times and locations available. Sign up during worship, or .

Our “New” Pastor: Scott Austin!

After months of prayer & discernment, your pastors proposed a brand-new pastoral structure for Artisan Church. With the full support of the Leadership Team and the unanimous vote of the Artisan members, we now enter an exciting new season with Scott as our primary Pastor, Mike as Associate Pastor, and Jason pursuing a great opportunity within the ECC denomination!

With the strong desire to create an effective leadership structure for the future mission of Artisan Church, we’re moving from the “co-pastors model” (which has served us well for our first five years) and affirming the role of a primary vision-caster and pastoral leader.

New Pastoral Structure with Pastors Scott & Mike:

• Artisan Pastor: Scott Austin (full-time, expanded role)
• Associate Pastor: Mike Muscarella (part-time, similar to now)

Next Steps for Pastor Jason:

• Pastor Jason got the job! Details Here. Jason is currently being considered for a leadership position with one of the Conferences of the Evangelical Covenant Church (listen to the Annual Meeting audio for specifics as it’s premature to publish online)
• The May 11 interviews in Cromwell, CT went very well, but final decisions won’t be made until the end of June. Your continued prayers are deeply appreciated!

Timeline & Questions

• The full transition will take place over the summer.
• Scott & Mike will immediately start functioning as Pastor & Associate Pastor, with Jason helping with additional preaching and implementation at least through June, though likely longer.
• Have questions? Please don’t hesitate to ask!

Audio of Announcement and
Q&A from the Annual Meeting:

• Direct MP3 Download
• Archive.org page (player and multiple formats)

Scott, Mike, Jason, and their families want to thank everyone for their overwhelming support, encouragement, and love as we each enter this new season of ministry for Christ and his calling on our lives!