Intro to transitional model ppac timed

An Introduction to Transitional Ministry A Resource for Peace Portal Alliance Church

The Big Idea Seasons of transition can be windows of opportunity for churches to experience spiritual renewal, increased health, focused vision and renewed mission prior to engaging in the pastoral search.

A Vision for Churches in Transition
To help churches thrive through transition by providing leadership, resources and support.
To help churches engage a Lead Pastor from a posture of health with clarity of vision and mission.

The Ultimate Objective
To welcome a new Lead Pastor . . . .
To a healthy church that is growing in renewal spiritually, relationally, organizationally and operationally.
Who has been hired through a thoughtful, collaborative search process in dependence on the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Major Phases of Transition
Healthy closure with the past
Regaining Stability
Assessment of Church Health
Developing a Transitional Plan
Preparing for the Pastoral Search
Conducting the Pastoral Search
Hiring a Lead Pastor
Evaluation of the process
Ongoing Ministry

Not necessarily a step-by-step process Vision Renewal Structural Renewal Relational Renewal Pastoral Preaching Transitional Leadership Ministry Exit of Previous Pastor Search Entrance of New Pastor Pastoral Admin Pastoral Care Closure Assess

5 Guiding Questions
Who were we?
Who are we now?
How do we relate to the culture?
Who do we hope to become?
What kind of leader do we need?

A New Paradigm
A health-based approach
Transition as a season of growth and renewal
Transition as an opportunity for meaningful change
Transitional Leaders trained as specialists
Engaging in a thoughtful pastoral search from a
place of health and clarity
Providing support to avoid Board and Staff burn out

The Interim Paradigm
A maintenance approach
Pulpit supply
Pastoral care and rites of passage
Some short term administration
Usually not involved in governance matters
Not engaged in the search process
Sometimes a potential candidate

The Transitional Paradigm
Moving toward increased health
R elevant preaching/communication
Support for staff, church board and key leaders
Clarity of Vision and Mission
Thorough preparation for the search process
Effective pastoral search from a posture of health
Helping the new Lead Pastor to start well

Transitional Pastoral Leadership at PPAC
The Transitional Pastor works with other Pastors
to fulfill the vacant Lead Pastor Role
Preaching Ministry
Worship
Staff Leadership and Development
Working with the Board of Elders
Corporate Prayer

Important Features
Transitional leaders help the church have the time and guidance needed to address key issues
Interim and Transitional roles clearly understood
The congregation understands and collaborates with a transitional approach
Transitional Pastor is never a candidate

Important Features
Build on areas of health in the church
Search process does not proceed until agreed upon key indicators of health are achieved
Denominational co-operation
Usually a 6-18 month process
Stellar communication with the congregation

The Ultimate Objective
To welcome a new Lead Pastor . . . .
To a healthy church that is growing in renewal spiritually, relationally, organizationally and operationally.
Who has been hired through a thoughtful, collaborative search process in dependence on the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

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