Looking Back on My First Year in Interim Ministry
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
Category: Self-Care
Staying Sane While Serving a High Maintenance Congregation
10 min 20 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- How the pastor / physician analogy can help
- How I deal with ultimatums and criticisms from parishioners
Are You Wired for Interim Ministry? My WHY for Interim Ministry & Thoughts for Those Thinking of Entering Interim Ministry
6 min 03 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- The connection between biblical exegesis and interim ministry
- Are you wired for interim ministry?
How I get Started With a New Congregation: Priorities for the First Day, Week, Month
6 min 35 s
Rev. Dr. Jill H. Small
- “Who are the people in these pictures?”
- “How soon do you want me to tell you what I see?”
Helping the Congregation Understand the Demands on an Interim Minister
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)
Discerning a Good Fit for Your Next Interim Position – If it Seems Too Good…
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
My WHY for Interim Ministry & Thoughts for Those Thinking of Entering Interim Ministry
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
Grounding Your Daily Work in Spirit
8 min 35 s
Rev. Henry Schoenfield
- Intention silence can give structure to your day
- Putting the big “rocks” in first
- How prayer can ground busy ministry days
- The role of surprise and wonder
Managing Anxiety During Liminal (in between) Times
7 min 45 s
Rev. Henry Schoenfield
- Walking with people during liminal (in between) times
- My WHY for serving in interim ministry
My WHY for Serving as an Interim Minister and Guidance for Those Considering It
7 min 42 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- It’s exciting!
- If saying a healthy “goodbye” is difficult for you….
- My WHY changes over time