Description
This book helps congregations navigate pastoral transitions with intentionality, health, and hope. It supports congregational leaders in using the time between pastors as an opportunity for assessment, healing, and preparation rather than merely maintaining existing ministries. This book provides faith community boards, search committees, and interim leaders with a framework for leading a congregation through change and toward a fruitful future.
Tom Harris and George Bullard believe that seasons between pastors can strengthen a congregation and prepare it for greater ministry effectiveness. With decades of experience in intentional interim ministry and consulting, they share practical guidance for helping congregations flourish rather than flounder during transition. The authors value thoughtful discernment, congregational health, and strategic preparation. Their mission is to help faith communities move confidently through leadership transitions while remaining focused on their mission and ministry.
Features
- Case studies
- Reflection questions
- Practical exercises
- Congregational assessment tools
- Transition planning framework
- Search process guidance
- Leadership development insights
Practical Applications
- Share the book with search committee members to develop a common understanding of healthy transition practices.
- Create a transition plan by applying the book's framework for congregational healing, assessment, and future ministry planning.
- Prepare your congregation for a healthy and intentional pastoral transition by having congregants read this book and discuss in meetings or classes.
