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The organization and presentation of material during the Intentional Interim Ministry Training was very helpful. I was given the tools to address issues with which every congregation struggles. My experience as an interim was given structure, so that I could go about the tasks of interim ministry with more concrete ways to address issues. The main change I have seen in the churches I have worked with is in the spirit of the community of Christ: less tension and more ability to handle conflict and change -- more energy, more hope.

I would absolutely recommend Intentional Interim Ministry Training through the Center. The material is comprehensive and is kept up to date. I cannot imagine being better prepared for this work than by what I received through this particular training. The presenter was open and flexible and encouraged learning and dialogue. It was a wonderful learning and personally enriching experience.



Karen Minnich-Sadler, Interim Minister
Gettysburg, PA
 
Over the past twenty-five years, interim ministry has been recognized as a significant opportunity to improve the health of the congregation and establish a basis for a long and meaningful relationship with the next pastor. Congregations choose the form of interim ministry that best fits the situation. In our experience, the interim time can be a period of spiritual growth that can produce a more effective ministry.

The range of options for interim ministry includes:
  • Traditional Interim Ministry involves calling an interim pastor who provides limited services in worship leadership and pastoral care. A search committee works to locate a new pastor. This is the typical process that many congregations have used over the years. Most of the resources for this option are available from the congregation's denomination.
  • Intentional Interim Ministry is a process that guides a congregation to explore its history, decision making, denominational relationships and core identity before the congregation authorizes the search for a new pastor. For detailed information on this aspect of our work click on "Perspectives on Intentional Interim Ministry" at the right.
The Center provides resources for interim ministry that...
  • Assist congregations in determining the type of interim ministry that will be helpful for them. We assist congregations in locating intentional interim ministry specialists who can lead that process. E-mail Les Robinson (blrobins@wfubmc.edu) for more information on this service.
  • Train interim pastors to serve as traditional interim pastors and intentional interim ministry specialists. To get started with this training, enroll in Interim Ministry for Today's Church.Training for intentional interim ministry requires that one enroll in this course first.

 
View our Perspectives on Interim Ministry

Interim Ministry for Today's Church

Intentional Interim Ministry Training

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