Preaching During the Interim Time
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
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)
Handling Difficult Financial Conversations with a Congregation
8 min 16 s
Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes
- What their financial documents reveal about the condition of the congregation – what to look for
- Here’s when and how I ask for their financial documents and what I do with them
- What if I don’t have any financial training? Should I just leave all that to others?
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
Getting Started: My Priorities and Activities for the First Few Weeks and Months
12 min 26 s
Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes
- Creating a Covenant of Agreement with the staff
- Why I make a point of spending time with the top financial donors
- How I use my perceived objectivity as an outsider to advantage
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
Introducing Spiritual Practices to Your Congregation
8 min 47 s
Rev. Henry Schoenfield
- Setting up spirituality groups
- Helping parishioners to experience & understand how/when the Spirit is speaking to them
- Examples of spiritual discernment practices
How I get Started with a New Congregation: Priorities for the First Day, Week, Month
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
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