The Art of Transitional Ministry Part 1 (Spring 2025)
The Art of Transitional Ministry Part 1 introduces students to intentional transitional ministry leadership. Once called Interim Ministry, The Art of Transitional Ministry Part 1 introduces students to the Arc of Transitional Ministry - featuring deeper conversations about entering systems, assessing needs, considering history and current context, considering the role of conflict and healthy departing. We start in a place believing all ministry is transitional and that understanding congregational systems theory undergirds the work we do. Our goal is to provide pastors with tools for leading in the midst of transition while providing a supportive and safe learning community for exploration and questioning.
This course was formerly taught at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This course is a part of the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium (TMEC) offerings for transitional ministry education. It is a prerequisite for taking Part 2 and meets the standards of both TMEC and the Interim Ministry Network (IMN). This certificate meets The Diamond Standard™ for CEU Certification for 4 CE units (40 contact hours) for religious, social, and civic professionals.
Cost: $500
What's included?
7 Online Sessions
4 CEU Credits
1 Cohort Group of support, encouragement and community
A framework for leading change in congregations
Resources for your continued journey
Leading in Transition
You will learn how to effectively engage a congregation in an intentional change process, whether it is change in leadership or changed in mission and ministry. You will integrate systems analysis and theory, frameworks for change, frameworks for approaching conflict to guide your congregation through transitions. This class qualifies as Part 1 of Interim Training.
Denominational Requirements
This course exceeds denominational standards for Interim/Transitional Ministry Education and awards 4 CEUs to students seeking Continuing Education credits.
