Online Advanced Transitional Ministry Training
Three Modules | 3.5 hours of Training Per Module | Attend Only One Module or All Three | Self-directed Exercises
In this Advanced training, we take a deeper dive into the goal areas of a healthy intentional transition.
This training is designed for anyone working with churches in transition, even if you are not currently active as a transitional pastor or taken our Basic training. The exercises and homework we give to the participants is designed to further your learning and prepare you for effective implementation of your learning.
We'd like to have a minimum of nine people signed up for this training to go ahead.
Location: Zoom Platform
The next Advanced training is
November 12, 19, and 26!
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Coming Alongside You in the Work of Transition
This training equips you with just in time learning for the work of coming alongside churches in transition.
Who is this training for?
This training is for anyone who is active as a transitional leader or looking to be. It's also designed for denominational leaders who supervise churches in transition. Basic training is not required to attend Advanced but recommended.
Advance Your Leadership
Fill gaps you have noticed in your leadership after serving as a transitional leader.
Build Your Confidence
Grow in confidence as you expand your competency when working in the eight transitional goal areas.
Learn from Others
Enrich your ministry practice as you connect and learn from experienced transitional leaders.
Topics Covered in the Training
The following session titles give you a closer look at what's in store during the training.
MODULE #1: Setting the Stage for a Successful Transition
Session 1: Assessing the Congregation
Session 2: Open Space Congregational Assessment
Session 3: Customizing Closure
MODULE #2: Moving on from Relational Breakdown
Session 1: Understanding and Resolving Differences
Session 2: Hosting Healing Conversations
Session 3: Transforming Beyond Breakdown
MODULE #3: Discovering a New Future
Session 1: Liberating the Stuck Church
Session 2: Facilitating Open Space Collaboration
Session 3: Shaping Effective Teams
Sign up for one module or all three. Scroll down to register.
If you are coming as a couple, there is an option when you check-out to pay for your spouse.
Pick the Option That's Right For You
Sign up for just one module or attend all three. Each module is 3 1/2 hours long.
Module 1: Setting the Stage for a Successful Transition
In module 1 we help you set the stage for a successful transition by increasing your ability to accurately assess a congregation in advance of your commitment to work with them. We will equip you to prepare a work plan and build that plan based on the different kinds of transitions you face.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Time
Cost: $129
($50 for your spouse)
Module 2: Moving on from Relational Breakdown
Congregational disagreement and offenses are unavoidable. The challenge is to shepherd people to resolve their differences and recover the unity that's been lost. By the power of God's Spirit, breakdowns can be transformed into strong kingdom focused communities.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
9 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Time
Cost: $129
($50 for your spouse)
Module 3: Learning to Discover a New Future
In module 3, leaders will be equipped to shepherd congregations toward a new future. Stuck churches are liberated when they gain awareness of their current reality and find consensus to seek the future awaiting them. Learn the skill set to do that work.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
9 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Time
Cost: $129
($50 for your spouse)
Sign Up for All Three Modules
If you are interested attending all three modules, click below. The cost of the set of three modules is $349 ($150 for your spouse - you add when you checkout). The dates are November 12, 19, and 26 from 9 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Time.
Co-facilitators Cam Taylor and Hugh Fraser
Cam gives overall leadership to the TLN and is an active coach, facilitator, and local church leader. He passes on experience and learning gained from his work with congregations, leaders and non-profits.
Hugh is an active transitional pastor who practices what he teaches. He shares the tools and approaches he is currently using with congregations in transition. He is a trained coach, facilitator and ordained pastor with the CBWC.
What People Are Saying About the Training
Listen to what two leaders said about our advanced transitional leadership training course.
