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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 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 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 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 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."