filtered by Clergy Transition, Leadership
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 Hermano David Vryhof, SSJE
¿Cómo podemos formar comunidades sanas en la Iglesia, grupos que comparten una visión común y trabajan juntos en armonía para lograrlo? ¿Cómo podemos sobreponernos a la tentación de alinearnos los unos en contra de los otros y batallar acerca de los temas a tratarse hasta que un lado “gana”? Si la Iglesia es una comunidad caracterizada por el amor, algo que sin lugar a dudas Jesús deseaba que lo sea, ¿cómo podemos aprender a vivir y trabajar juntos en armonía para alcanzar un objetivo común?
By Neva Rae Fox
Durante una visita reciente a la Diócesis Episcopal de Los Ángeles, me invitaron a un almuerzo anual de la iglesia durante el que todos se pusieron de pie y se presentaron. Los que habían sido o eran actualmente adjutores expresaron su labor en términos profundamente dedicados: “honrado,” “es un privilegio servir,” “estoy ansioso por empezar el próximo año,” “me divertí.”
Como parte de mi encuesta a coadjutores presentes y futuros les pregunté qué consejos desearían compartir y qué elementos habían ayudado a incrementar su dedicación y logros durante el tiempo en que se desempeñaron como coadjutores.
By Robert Harris
In “On Being a Senior Warden,” Robert Harris shares some of his experiences as senior warden in two congregations over a number of years. Having worked with a variety of rectors with varying levels of experience and characteristics, his advice ranges from the value of being adaptable to the need to be ready for the unexpected and the importance of developing relationships of mutual trust and respect.
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