CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY
The video and worksheet resources below were designed to be used by leadership to plan for a healthy pastoral transition so that churches receiving a new pastor can continue to live out the mission of making disciples.
The resources are organized by topic in videos and worksheets. You are encouraged to watch each video then complete the assigned worksheet for the video. The worksheet will help church leaders plan an aspect of the transition. While leaders may watch the videos separately, doing the transition planning as a team is essential so it is important to figure out a way to discuss the information and worksheets as a team. These discussions can happen through Zoom, Facetime, or by phone.
Watching the videos in proper order is important. Please click the option for "Enter full screen mode" in the bottom right corner of each video for best viewing.
Video 2: Introduction Part 2
Presenter
Rev. Kelly Brown
Video 3: How to Say Goodbye
Presenter
Rev. Edgar Brady
Worksheet
Making a Healthy Transition Discussion
Video 4: How to Say Hello
Presenter
Rev. Abby Auman
Worksheet
Social Media Guidelines
Discussion Questions
Video 5: Developing a 90-Day Plan for Ministry
Presenter
Rev. Kelly Brown
Worksheet
The First 90 Days
Video 6: Community Connections and Cultural Competency
Presenter
Will Jones
Worksheet
Community Connections
Video 7: Suggestions for Retirees
Presenter
Rev. Carolyn Berry
There is no worksheet for this video.
Additional Resources
Annual health checkup for the church
Congregational Vitality
Rev. Kelly Brown
Director, Congregational Vitality
Ext. 129
E-mail
Courtney Gould
Administrative Assistant
Congregational Vitality/
Multicultural Vitality
Ext. 121
E-mail
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