The Art of Transitional Ministry Part 1

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 and 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). 

The Art of Transitional Ministry Part 1 begins on Thursday, February 8, 2024 and continues for seven weeks, ending on March 21, 2024. The classes will meet from 10:00-1:30 EST.