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Home | Ministries | Strategic Ministries | Resources for Healthy Pastor/Church Transitions

STRATEGIC MINISTRIES

Resources for Healthy Pastor/Church Transitions

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 1: Introduction Part 1

Presenter
Rev. Kelly Brown

Worksheet
Creative Ideas for Transition

Video 2: Introduction Part 2

Presenter
Rev. Kelly Brown

Worksheet
Criteria for Successful Pastor Transitions

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

  • Suggestions for Churches with a Clergywoman
  • Suggestions for Churches with a Single Pastor
  • Suggestions for Churches with a Young Pastor
  • The Right Start: Beginning Ministry in a New Setting — COVID-19 Supplement
  • The Right Start: Beginning Ministry in a New Setting — Pastor’s Version Video Tool Kit download for $25 for a limited time.

Changing Pastors?

  • Setting Pastor's Salary
  • A Guide to a Good Move for Clergy and Families
  • A Guide for a Good Move for Church Laity

 

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Strategic Ministries

Rev. Beth Ortiz

Rev. Beth Ortiz
Director, Strategic Ministries
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