The Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry

Name: The Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry
Start: 2022-9-19T10:00-6:00
End: 2022-9-27T18:00-6:00

19sep(sep 19)10:00 am27(sep 27)6:00 pmThe Fundamentals of Transitional MinistryThe Work of the Leader

Event Details

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY: The Work of the Leader

COURSE DETAILS
September 19, 20, 26, & 27, 2022, 10 AM – 6 PM Central
Workshop will take place on Zoom.
Online registration only. The last day to register is September 6, 2022. Cancellations will be non-refundable after September 1.
Class limit: 24. Exclusively available to clergy and lay leaders currently affiliated with the NACCC.

COST
The Vitality Ministry Council is partnering with the Interim Ministry Network to offer this course for $300 (full-price is $750) to support both clergy and NACCC churches in transition.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships are available through the Minister’s Assistance and Enrichment Fund. Requests for assistance may be made to the Executive Director of the NACCC no later than August 25, 2022.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This four-day, self-contained Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry: The Work of the Leader course introduces theories that are foundational to interim ministry. The class hours are devoted to providing opportunities for experiential learning through the use of case studies and sacred story. The work of the interim leader is presented and discussed along with tools and resources that facilitate the work of the transitional leader.

While this course emphasizes the work of the transition pastor, it is helpful to lay leaders to make informed and healthy choices about clergy leadership during times of transition.

The four days are focused on:

Foundations of Transitional Ministry. Using General Systems Theory, Bowen Family Systems Theory and William Bridges’ Theory on Change and Transition, attendees explore the unique dynamics of congregations in transition and understand how a congregation as a system responds to loss/changes and begins to explore alternative responses. The day emphasizes importance of differentiation of self for the transition leader and resources to help others understand current relationships.

Tools for the Transitional Leader. Devoted to developing leadership skills that are basic to the practice of transitional ministry, this day explores the value of intentional and thoughtful listening, why power analysis is important in a congregation and the importance of taking care of self as a precursor to knowing and leading a congregation in transition.

The Work of the Transitional Leader. Examine the process that a leader goes through from beginning to end in an interim situation. This Process Task include Joining the System, Analyzing the System, Discerning Responsibility and Establishing Priorities, Connecting the Congregation and the Denomination, and Evaluating and Adjusting to a New Future.

REQUIRED READING
Registrants will need to purchase and read the three required readings. https://imnedu.org/series/ftmlbooks/
The book can be purchased from your favorite bookseller.

One Family Story: A Primer on Bowen Theory can be purchased as hardcopy or download https://www.thebowencenter.org/publications-products
Managing Transitions, 25^th anniversary edition: Making the Most of Change
Leading Change in the Congregation: Spiritual & Organization Tools for Leaders

This workshop is co-sponsored by the Vitality Ministry Council of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches in cooperation with the Interim Ministry Network.

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Time

19 (Monday) 10:00 am - 27 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm 11 AM - 7 PM Eastern / 10 AM - 6 PM Central / 9 AM - 5 PM Mountain / 8 AM - 4 PM Pacific / 7 AM - 3 PM Alaska