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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8 min 54 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- Making preaching more meaningful during the interim time
- Exposing the congregation to different voices and styles
- Why I continue to preach from the Lectionary
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8 min 23 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- The work of an Interim Minister: helping the congregation to understand what you do
- Managing the relentless demands…
- “I’m not Moses, but…” (Setting up the next settled pastor for success)
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8 min 49 s
Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes
- Reasons I might say No to an interim job offer (I’m so glad I did my homework)
- A head-based No
- A heart-based No
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8 min 30 s
Rev. Henry Schoenfield
- What I find most helpful at the beginning
- The stories people tell about their stories
- Showing up! And how to know your parishioners think you are
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11 min 09 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- Figuring out what the congregation wants (It may not be what it appears to be.)
- Signs that expectations are misaligned
- Do they really want an interim?
- The Interim’s job isn’t really to prepare them for their next settled pastor…
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9 min 45 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- Getting to know the congregation is not just during my first 30 days
- Why setting good boundaries at the start is so important
- How I give feedback to the congregation
- Why I write monthly reports
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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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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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10 min 58 s
Rev. Erica Avena
- Going in with an open agenda
- Knowing which problems can be fixed and which can only be managed
- Letting the congregation know up front what you’re willing to do and not willing to do
- Dealing with a staff problem the lay leadership has been avoiding
- Process tips for terminating an employee
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