15 min 02 s
Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz
- First four minutes Peter shares a bit about his entry into interim ministry
- Sparking curiosity among parishioners for change
- Instilling ownership among parishioners for change
- Making space for imagination in times of anxiety
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10 min 17 s
Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz
- My WHY for serving as an interim minister
- Guidance for those considering interim ministry & or just starting out
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6 min 03 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- The connection between biblical exegesis and interim ministry
- Are you wired for interim ministry?
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7 min 11 s
Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes
- If I’m encouraging churches not to be stuck, I too need not to be stuck
- Changing venues has helped me to let go of things in my own life – in a healthy way
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7 min 45 s
Rev. Henry Schoenfield
- Walking with people during liminal (in between) times
- My WHY for serving in interim ministry
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8 min 34 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- Getting clarity that interim ministry is for you – questions to ask yourself
- Beware trying to discern in isolation
- Why having a community of practice is so important
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9 min 17 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- Don’t shy away from conflict, but….
- Is it ok to have staff changes during the interim time?
- Congregations usually know there is a problem, but…
- Why staff performance evaluations are so important
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7 min 42 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- It’s exciting!
- If saying a healthy “goodbye” is difficult for you….
- My WHY changes over time
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12 min 30 s
Rev. Chris Mereschuk
- When is Designated Term appropriate?
- Designated Term puts everything on the table
- When serving as an interim pastor, what if calling a settled pastor next isn’t what’s really needed?
- Designated Term: you do have goals, but maybe not a specific outcome (like being ready to call a settled pastor)
- How Interim Pastors and Designated Pastors can work together
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12 min 09 s
Rev. Dr. Todd Grant Yonkman
- Why setting expectations is critical & how to do it
- How the metaphor of “Midwife” for the transition pastor can clarify roles and responsibilities
- The church you were is not the church you are going to be…
- What are you willing to let go of to get what you most want?
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