Buildings: How I Think About This Major Resource
9 min 24 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- Using them to further God’s kingdom
- How they free up or tie up our telling the Jesus story
- Dealing with idolatry of the building
Setting Expectations: ‘What Do You Want Me to Do During the Interim Time?
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…
Getting Started With a New Interim Job: My 30 / 60 / 90 day plan
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
Discerning a Call to an Interim Position
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
Preaching During the Interim Time
11 min 28 s
Rev. Philomena Hare
- My 3 themes: Hope, Promise and Living in the Wilderness
- God has something new for you!
- Using the Lectionary can actually support the interim themes
Managing Difficult Staff Relationships
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
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
Managing Staff During the Interim Time
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
Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Interim Season
10 min 49 s
Rev. Erica Avena
- It begins with your first interview with them
- What to ask in your first interview
- How I form and use a transition team
- How soon to define the goals of the interim period
- How I get buy-in from the congregation on the goals of the interim period
Contracting as an Interim
11 min 37 s
Rev. Erica Avena
- Building interim training / continuing education into your contract
- Key contractual differences between interim and settled positions
- Doing a self-inventory: what do I need?
- IRS commuting cost allowance for interims