Download or read book Transitional Ministry written by Molly Dale Smith and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transition is the word we use to describe the time following significant change. In congregations, that change might be the departure of the pastor, a catastrophe such as Hurricane Katrina or 9/11, or simply the changes caused by growth. Transition calls for clergy with special training to respond to the needs generated by the special time. “Task, training, and time limit” are the hallmarks of transitional ministry. Trained intentional interim clergy must have the skill and experience to lead congregations during transition. However, transitional or interim ministry has a bad reputation in some places. As one diocesan leader said, “We have never had a church in this diocese that was so bad off that an interim was needed.” Indeed, there are some “sick” churches, but most congregations have some good things happening and some things that need attention. Intentional interim ministry can be medicine for the sick, but in most cases it is better compared to vitamins that are taken to promote health. This book seeks to clear up misconceptions about transitional ministry and present an accurate and up-to-date picture of transitional ministry and to describe the various settings in which this specialized ministry can be helpful. Chapter authors, all expert in transitional ministry in mainline Protestant denominations, include: Robert Friedrich, John Keydel, George Martin, Loren Mead, Barry Miller, Nancy Miller, Ineke Mitchell, Ken Ornell, Molly Dale Smith, and Rob Voyle.
Download or read book Temporary Shepherds written by Roger S. Nicholson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective interim ministry depends on strong partnership between the interim minster and congregation. Lay leaders of congregations preparing for such a transition will value the expert guidance provided by over a dozen experienced interim pastors. What is interim ministry all about? What needs to happen during the interim? What should leaders and members expect from the interim pastor and themselves during this transition? What other resources are available for congregations?
Download or read book Interim Ministry in Action written by Norman B. Bendroth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many churches today find themselves in frequent transition, whether due to the changing culture, the struggles of mainline churches, or the changing nature of mission. Interim Ministry in Action helps guide churches and their leadership through these times of change. The book will guide readers step-by-step through the process of how and why to decide to call an interim minister, the process for deciding what’s next, and more. Each chapter concludes with exercises for readers, search committees, or boards to illustrate key themes and help them determine the best path forward.
Download or read book The Interim Pastor s Manual written by Alan G. Gripe and published by Geneva Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a guide through the problems and possibilities of interim ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) It is full of biblical and theological insight as well as practical wisdom.
Download or read book In the Interim written by Barbara Child and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2013 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In the Interim written by Barbara Child and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2017 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A period of interim ministry poses unique challenges and opportunities for both congregations and ministers. Much more than a “caretaker” ministry, an interim ministry can help a congregation navigate and get the most out of a time between settled ministers. In this practical and insightful volume, interim ministers and other congregational leaders provide a road map for a transformative and fulfilling interim period. First published in 2013, In the Interim quickly became an indispensable resource for congregations, their leaders, interim ministers, and all involved in transitional ministry. In its second edition, editors Barbara Child and Keith Kron and contributors retain all of the practical strategies and keen insight of the original while also examining how interim ministry is adapting to a rapidly changing world. Included are updates on the advent of developmental and “jump start” transition ministries.
Download or read book Transitional Ministry written by Molly Dale Smith and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transition is the word we use to describe the time following significant change. In congregations, that change might be the departure of the pastor, a catastrophe such as Hurricane Katrina or 9/11, or simply the changes caused by growth. Transition calls for clergy with special training to respond to the needs generated by the special time. “Task, training, and time limit” are the hallmarks of transitional ministry. Trained intentional interim clergy must have the skill and experience to lead congregations during transition. However, transitional or interim ministry has a bad reputation in some places. As one diocesan leader said, “We have never had a church in this diocese that was so bad off that an interim was needed.” Indeed, there are some “sick” churches, but most congregations have some good things happening and some things that need attention. Intentional interim ministry can be medicine for the sick, but in most cases it is better compared to vitamins that are taken to promote health. This book seeks to clear up misconceptions about transitional ministry and present an accurate and up-to-date picture of transitional ministry and to describe the various settings in which this specialized ministry can be helpful. Chapter authors, all expert in transitional ministry in mainline Protestant denominations, include: Robert Friedrich, John Keydel, George Martin, Loren Mead, Barry Miller, Nancy Miller, Ineke Mitchell, Ken Ornell, Molly Dale Smith, and Rob Voyle.
Download or read book Temporary Shepherds written by Roger S. Nicholson and published by Alban Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective interim ministry depends on strong partnership between the interim minster and congregation. Lay leaders of congregations preparing for such a transition will value the expert guidance provided by over a dozen experienced interim pastors. What is interim ministry all about? What needs to happen during the interim? What should leaders and members expect from the interim pastor and themselves during this transition? What other resources are available for congregations?
Download or read book Interim Ministry written by Justin W. Tull and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interim Ministry: Positive Change in a Time of Transition contains in-depth case studies of two short-term interim appointments. This work goes well beyond simply offering theories and methodologies on how to do interim ministry. Instead it details concrete examples of how the initial goals of the interim pastor may be implemented through programs, group interaction, pastoral care, sermons, and written communication. The first interim appointment followed the death of a beloved pastor after a two-year battle with cancer. The second interim began in the midst of a church meltdown following an appointment change of senior pastor. Both interim appointments began in a time of crisis—the first marked by deep grief and the second saturated with disillusionment and even some despair. In spite of the initial environments of high anxiety and discouragement, both churches were able to regain a sense of hope and redefine or reclaim their church identity. Indeed both churches experienced real positive change in the midst of very difficult circumstances. This book was written to be a catalyst for professional reflection and to serve as a model for being a transformational agent for churches in need of a more hopeful and fruitful future.
Download or read book Beginning Ministry Together written by Roy M. Oswald and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning Ministry Together is about the transition period between the announcement that one pastor is leaving and the time when another pastor is well settled. The message brought by Roy Oswald and colleagues Jim and Ann Heath is that this is not an impossible time to be survived only with a lot of expert help. Rather, even though the task is complex, committed congregational leaders can handle it—with the help of people who have been on this journey before. Oswald describes how clergy and congregations can better end and begin pastorates. He shows them how to say good-bye and discern their needs for the future—how to use the open space between pastorates for evaluation and preparation for a new day.
Download or read book A Change of Pastors and How it Affects Change in the Congregation written by Loren B. Mead and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years after Critical Moment of Ministry was first published, Loren Mead returns to his groundbreaking work on one of the most important times in a congregation’s life—the time between one pastor’s leaving and another’s arrival. In this revised edition, A Change of Pastors, Mead shares the wisdom he gained from 35 years of studying congregations, wisdom that he hopes will allow congregations to take full advantage of this “extraordinarily pregnant moment” during which incredible congregational change can happen.
Download or read book Freedom and Interim Ministry written by John Helgeson and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Helgeson is an ordained pastor who has served interim positions in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, as well as installed positions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He has presented portions of this book to interim colleagues and the Interim Ministry Network's annual conference. I have been an interim minister and what is called a regular, installed minister. Without a doubt in my mind, I say that the interim minister has much more freedom than a regular, installed minister. In freedom and Interim Ministry: 12 Freedoms of the Interim, I show how the Interim minister has more freedom than a regular minister.
Download or read book The Interim Pastor written by Ralph Macy and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Between Preachers written by Jerrie Barber and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a preacher stays a long time, usually the church doesn't like the next preacher. I volunteer to be the next preacher they don't like. During the six to eighteen months Gail and I work with them, they have time to grieve their losses and wisely select their next preacher. This book describes how we do it.
Download or read book Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation written by Lawrence W. Farris and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastoral transitions can be fraught with pitfalls, yet there "is" advice that can help ministers and congregations avoid those dangers. Lawrence Farris, a pastor who himself has left three churches, here gives ten wise, thoughtful commandments for shepherds leaving their flock. Far from heavy-handed dictums, these "commandments" are more gospel than law, laying out helpful strategies in such areas as recognizing when to depart, patching broken relationships, and enabling the next pastor to make a clean start. While many may dream of a comfortable, long-term pastorate, today's transient congregational realities make the wisdom in this book relevant for pastors in churches big and small, liberal, moderate, and conservative. Perfect for pastors soon to depart and for those happy to stay put for now, "Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation" provides welcome guidance to both pastors and parishioners facing this hopeful and challenging transition.
Download or read book An Interim Pastor s Gift written by Stephen Mccutchan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Interim's Gift to a CongregationEvery church experiences a time when the previous pastor leaves and the congregation confronts the challenge of finding a new pastor for their church. The time of transition that begins when the former pastor is no longer present and the new pastor has not yet arrived is often a time of uncertainty. Regardless of whether the experience with the previous pastor was positive or negative, congregations feel like they are treading water waiting for their next spiritual leader. Seeking a new pastor can both be a time of anxiety and hope. In recent times, many congregations have engaged the services of an interim pastor to both provide them guidance and some continuity while they search. This book offers a creative possibility for how the congregation can make use of this transition time to encourage their next chapter of ministry to be strong and healthy.The interim pastor is in a better position than almost anyone else to guide them in exploring that possibility. The ministry is a stressful calling that challenges a pastor's health—physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, family, and vocational— and, ironically, the better and more compassionate a pastor is, the bigger the challenge. Because an interim pastor is not advocating for him or herself, s/he is in a better position than anyone to help the congregation both understand and be supportive of good ministry. This book is designed to assist an interim in leaving the congregation with an intentional plan for a healthy partnership with their new pastor. It offers specific steps that an interim can take to educate the congregation about the stresses and challenge of ministry. The book then provides a design to enable the leadership to plan for a healthier approach to working with the new pastor. This is one of three volumes that are part of the series supporting the thesis that Healthy Clergy Make Healthy Congregations [HCMHC]. Each volume is designed to support clergy in a way that nurtures the spiritual health of the whole congregation. They are offered in the firm belief that God has called people together in congregations and called individuals to the ordained ministry in those congregations. All three volumes are available on Amazon.com. Those who care about the church are invited to go to the author's Web site www.smccutchan.com to view these and other resources designed to support the church.
Download or read book Pastoral Moves 9Marks Journal written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick, before you make another move, pastor, read this Journal!If you're thinking of leaving your church for another, start with Michael Lawrence's article on leaving wisely. In fact, look at Matt Schmucker's even before you think about leaving. Have you looked yet? Okay, what about now? I've seen enough pastors come and go to know that Lawrence and Schmucker just might shift your paradigm.Or maybe the process of searching has begun. Mark De-ver, Bobby Jamieson, Walter Price, and Dennis Newkirk will help you to avoid common mis-takes and pursue the next pastor wisely.Then again, maybe you should not make a move at all. Jeramie Rinne and Mark Dever will tell you why. Pastor Rinne, in fact, would rather see you dead right where you are. What a pastor!
