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Beginning Well Training and Resources

Beginning Well Online Course
This course is for any clergy moving to a new appointment or retiring, and for SPRCs that are navigating an appointment change.

​The asynchronous online course allows you to work at your own pace; learn how to leave well, prepare a congregation for a successor, and set healthy structures for the next chapter. It is best completed within 4–6 weeks of announcing the new appointment.

To enroll in the Beginning Well Online Course, register for or log in to your Assembly account. Once you are logged in, click "Courses" in the menu on the left. Scroll down or search for the Beginning Well Training course. Click on the first lesson to begin the course!

Contact [email protected] for further assistance.
Beginning Well In-Person Workshop
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The in-person workshop with your District Superintendent is a focused day for pastors and SPRCs to connect, learn to navigate difference, and co-create a plan for a strong start.

Save-the-date: Saturday, June 6, 2026,  from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at a location on your district:
  • Delaware, Lower Shore and Upper Shore Districts: Wyoming UMC at 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904
  • Canal and Lakes Districts: Brook Hill UMC at 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702
  • Harbor and Reservoir Districts: Townson UMC at 501 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286
  • Tidal Basin and Two Rivers Districts: First UMC at 6201 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Please note: individual registration is required for all persons attending the workshop. The deadline to register is Friday, May 22, 2026.

Register now

Resources for Congregations
  • What Your New Pastor Wants You to Know
  • 50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor
  • 7 Ways to Welcome Your New Pastor
  • Suggestions for Churches with a Clergywoman
  • Suggestions for Churches with a Young Pastor
  • Suggestions for Churches with a Single Pastor

Scripture Passages for a Season of Change
  • Genesis 28:15-17
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Jeremiah 29:4-7
  • Matthew 6:33
  • Matthew 10:39
  • Matthew 18:18-20
  • 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
  • Ephesians 2:10
  • Philippians 4:4-8, 11b-14
  • 1 Peter 5:7
  • Revelation 3:20​
​Resources for Clergy
  • BWC Conference Moving Policy
  • ​PenDel Conference Moving Policy
  • BWC Arena Orientation
  • A guide to pastoral transitions: The first 30 days
  • A guide to pastoral transitions: Day 31 and beyond
  • Retirement Best Practices
  • Eleven Questions for Getting to Know a New Congregation
  • How to Pack like a Pro
  • Tips to help pastors and families on the move
  • Social Media and Pastoral Moves
  • 50 Ways to Improve Pastoral Transitions
  • Pastoral Transitions: Home Group Meetings
  • Pastoral Transitions: One-on-One Meetings
  • The Four Stages of a Pastoral Transition
  • Four Key Challenges in Pastoral Transitions
  • Passing the Baton to Your Pastoral Successor
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  • About
    • 100% at 100%
  • Leaders
    • Center for Vital Leadership
    • Connect Leadership Summit
    • Journey to Beloved Community
    • Training Tuesdays
  • Congregations
    • new Fx
    • A Diverse Church by Design
    • MAP
  • YPM
    • Ignite
  • Resources
    • Community Well-Being
    • The Bulletin
    • Brave Conversation Resourcers
    • MissionInsite
    • Readiness360
    • SOS
    • Thursdays at the Table >
      • Episodes