filtered by Clergy Transition, Hospitality
Use these checklists, resources, and handouts that cover a transition from the announcement that the current clergy person is leaving through the call of his/her replacement.
By Jan Henderson
During the time of clergy transition, the senior warden is responsible for leading the congregation in their search for a new rector. In “Leading through Transition,” senior warden Jan Henderson shares the process she and her vestry developed in their recent search for an interim rector.
Clergy transitions in the life of a congregation can be, and usually are, full of anxiety and progressive steps. This visual map charts the journey of calling a new priest.
By Sandra Clark Kolb
As a vestry member during a change in ordained leadership you play a critical role in making the transition a healthy one. Both the change and the transition need to be managed. Returning to the example of Moses we used last month, here are some additional steps to take as the process unfolds.
By Jim Sell
Thou shalt…encourage more lay leadership. All too often, the last rector might have simply found it easier to “do it
him/herself.”
By Sandra Clark Kolb
Change in ordained leadership in a congregation creates a time of both challenge and opportunity. As a vestry member you play a critical role in making the transition a healthy one.
By Gary Gleason
"Why should we spend a year trying to get a new minister? I could fill this job in about a week!" the vestry member proclaimed. "Yes," I replied, "but its not a good idea."
By Valerie Bailey Fischer
Un domingo saludé a una pareja cuando salía del servicio religioso de St. Elizabeth’s con su hijo recientemente bautizado. Ese servicio había sido especialmente difícil para los padres porque su hijo de casi un año de edad había causado unas cuantas perturbaciones.
By Peter Strimer
Todos los lunes, cuatro de nosotros nos reunimos por media hora y realizamos un ejercicio llamado “Quiénes son nuevos y quiénes faltan”. Es una verificación rápida al día siguiente de los servicios religiosos para permanecer conscientes de lo que, según creo, debe ser una de nuestras primeras prioridades.
By Anna Olson
Lo más difícil de ver es lo que tenemos delante de los ojos.
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