Pastoral Appointment Transition Resources
All clergy (including retirees!) transitioning to new appointments will be invited to attend a workshop to be scheduled this spring on Saturday, May 13 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
|
Leaving Well by Rev. Jack Shitama, Director of the Center for Vital Leadership
In this video, Rev. Jack Shitama discusses how to leave your current ministry context well, how to embrace loss and change, and what themes to focus on when transitioning into a new ministry. |
Healthy Family Transitions by Rev. Sarah Schlieckert, Annapolis District Superintendent
In this video, Rev. Sarah Schlieckert shares some tips on how to help your family through the significant transitions that occur with a change of appointment. |
Passing the Baton by Rev. Johnsie Cogman, Washington East District Superintendent
In this video, Rev. Johnsie Cogman shares some tips on how to help bring smooth transition of leadership between an outgoing and incoming pastors. |
Scriptures for a Season of Transition
Resources for Clergy
Resources for Congregations
- 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
- 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
Resources for Congregations