Resources

This resource frames clergy transitions as a period with potential to strengthen relationships between the new pastor and the congregation.

This article advocates for an increased number of trained intentional interim ministers and a larger number of churches to seek intentional...

The Center for Healthy Churches (CHC) believes in the importance of being Spirit-led in their consulting work. It is a consulting and...

This 35-minute video features Dr. Kilen Gray presenting about pastoral transitions, training for interim ministry, and navigating structures...

This book coaches congregations through transition with leadership strategies and group discernment excercises.

Interim Pastor Ministries is an organization that specializes in understanding leadership personnel who support churches through pastoral...

This organization offers consultants that work with congregations before, during, and after pastoral transitions. The result of a partnership...

This online PDF pastoral transition manual recognizes that pastoral transitions often create uncertainty, attendance decline, and leadership...

This organization supports congregational leaders by offering coaching, crisis support, and consulting. PastorServe’s mission is to...

This book helps congregations navigate pastoral transitions with intentionality, health, and hope. It supports congregational leaders in...