Using a Laidback Approach As a First-Time Transition Minister
12 min 28s
I’ve come to realize that transitional ministry in a church in transition feels very similar to a settled position, but it’s a lot more honest about the transitions that are happening there at the forefront, rather than in the background;
Avoid giving in to the sense of urgency by doing too much myself; rather, staying on the sidelines for equipping and empowering people;
A lot of helping the congregation reframe ownership for existing things or new ideas so it’s really coming from them, not just what a pastor said they should do;
Rev. Liz Miller is the Designated Pastor of Granby Congregational Church in Granby, CT, a thriving church following the consolidation of two historic congregations. Rev. Liz is the author of Only Work Sundays: A Laidback Guide to Doing Less While Helping Your Church Thrive (Pilgrim Press, 2023) and is a contributor to the UCC’s Stillspeaking Daily Devotional.
- Recorded in April 2024
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