Whether it is a change in leadership or a changing community, leading a congregation through change is both challenging and rewarding.  It takes knowledge, skill, resilience, and spiritual strength to navigate the waters of change in a way that leaders and congregations thrive. 

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This training is for individuals who are considering ministry in temporary settings (as an interim, transitional or designated pastor) or are experiencing ministry in these transitional times. Materials presented will include the basics of transitional ministry and will be of value to all congregational pastors regardless of their ministry setting. Best practices in transitional ministry include ways to enter the congregation and community, working with a congregation to articulate their strength and growing edges, and assisting a congregation move toward their chosen future. This training will delve into navigating change, the pastor as a spiritual interpreter of transition, family systems, mission focus ministry, conflict mediation, and building resiliency.

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Participants completing the full 30 hours of training will meet the requirements for Week I Transitional Ministry Education.  If you want a certificate of completion, you must actively participate in all sessions in their entirety.  Tuition and fees cover the tuition as well as the costs of taking the Thomas Kilman Inventory.

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Schedule: We will meet each day from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Central Time.  A detailed schedule will be sent a couple of weeks in advance.  Preparation information is in the Confirmation Email.