Strengthening Lay Leaders in Seasons of Decline and Transition
When a congregation is in a season of decline, or interim leadership - it can feel overwhelming. Where should we start? What should we focus on? Is there any hope to turn things around? These are big questions and we don’t promise to answer them in a single post, but the following might help shed a little light into a season of ministry that feels darker than usual…
Marking Transitions with Meaning: Worship Resources from the United Church of Canada
In my journey of ministry, transitions have always been significant moments, both personally and for the congregations I’ve served. To navigate these changes with grace and intentionality, I’ve often turned to the rich worship resources offered by the United Church of Canada. Their comprehensive materials for milestones and transitions, particularly the Covenanting Service and DeCovenanting Service, have been invaluable tools in creating meaningful experiences for beginnings and endings in ministry.
3 Books For Navigating Transitions
Leaving well and starting well are vitally important for both parties - the ministering person and the ministries to which they are beginning or concluding.
Rethinking Pastoral Transitions: What If They were Like A Relay Race?
I’ve wondered from time to time if the PCC would benefit from considering - What if we imagined pastoral transitions as a relay race