A time to re-imagine?
Most Churches regard a Pastoral Vacancy as the time of transition from one overall Pastoral Leader of a church to another.
This is true.
However, if this becomes the sole transition we shall all miss what can be, a wonderful opportunity. This period of ‘vacancy’ provides the perfect opportunity to take a step back and explore together whatever we believe God is up to and how, as a whole fellowship, we might engage with that even more fully. There may be a more substantial transition we might need to grasp. There may be something deeper which needs to take place.
There are two tools to help. CHURCHES IN TRANSITION – walking together through pastoral vacancy, which will help you explore transitioning and is a practical guide in seeking a new minister and includes:
INITIAL CONVERSATION
- Interim Ministry
- Covenant
- Search Team
DISCERNING & SHARING ‘WHERE YOU’RE AT’
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Church Profile
- Completing the PVL and Covenant Agreement
ENGAGING IN THE PROCESS WITH PRAYERFUL DISCERNMENT
- Ministers in Settlement
- Ministerial Profiles
- The Discernment Process
ISSUING A CALL TO A MINISTER
- Practical Matters
- Induction Service
- The Discernment Process
‘CHURCHES IN TRANSITION’ summary booklet – an overview and check list; a handy guide for the journey.
Please speak to a Regional Minister for more information or contact webnet to order a copy.