Just because a church has agreed to an intentional interim process does not mean they are ready for all that goes with it.
It takes wise and thoughtful leadership to navigate the transitional process. Healthy transitions don’t just happen but require spiritual discernment, competency and wise leadership to navigate.
As you and I work with congregations in transition, we need to keep in mind some basics. For many of you, these ideas are not new but if you’re like me, I need reminding because I forget things.
This is your reminder of some basic principles to keep standing on as you lead and work with congregations in transition. Please send me yours to add to this list.
Vision comes in all sizes. There is the long term overarching vision a church needs. There’s also the shorter term transitional vision. This...
There continues to be a need for more harvest hands needs in all areas of God's kingdom harvest work. That includes the need for more quality transitional pastors. Where do you fit into helping to meet that need?
You can't live one second without hope. Here is a fresh take on an essential element during times of transition both personally and with congregations.
TLN is excited to announce our Peer Coaching Triads. It's a place and space where transitional pastors will be able to stay connected, be supported and further develop as coach-like leaders.
When churches experience a change in pastors, they go on a journey of transition. The diagram in this video will walk you through the stages of that transitional journey.
What is the difference between intentional interim ministry and traditional interim ministry? When do you need to consider a more intentional approach during pastoral transition? This video outlines the two models and how they can be used in your church.
The kind of change most churches today need is "ADAPTIVE" change not just "TECHNICAL" change. An opportune time to begin to make those changes is during pastoral transition. This video makes the case for adaptive change as necessary for most churches during transition.
How do you know if you're a candidate for transitional ministry (also called intentional interim ministry)? Here are seven potential signs (feelings or thoughts) that indicate God might be trying to get your attention and calling you to be a transitional pastor.
These times are very challenging but what if we found a way to see opportunity in our uncertainty? In this video Cam shares three actions that can make make all the difference personally and as we lead congregations.
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