Temporary shepherds : a congregational handbook for interim ministry /
Temporary shepherds : a congregational handbook for interim ministry / [print]
Roger S. Nicholson, editor.
- [Bethesda, Maryland : Alban Institute, (c)1998.
- xviii, 205 pages ; 23 cm.
Foreword Preface Introduction part 1. The interim congregation. The challenge of the interim time Characteristics of the interim congregation The church in transition as a human system Understanding conflict and power The interim minister: a special calling part 2. The interim journey. Coming to terms with history Discovering a new identity Leadership changes during an interim Renewing denominational linkages Commitment to new directions in ministry part 3. Framing the journey. The biblical and theological basis for interim ministry Ethical dimensions of the interim time part 4. Tools for the journey. The transitional steering team Bible studies for the journey Engaging the developmental tasks Resources for congregational self-study and planning -- What is the Interim Ministry Network? -- Developing an interim ministry covenant or contract -- Why should the interim pastor not be a candidate for the permanent call? / adapted from the Interim Ministry Network -- Litanies of welcome and farewell to the interim pastor Form for the evaluation of the interim pastor -- Form for the evaluation of the interim process. Peter L. Steinke -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- David R. Sawyer -- Terry E. Foland -- Paul N. Svingen -- Bonnie Bardot -- Linda Lea Snyder -- Andrew E. Carlsson -- Nancy Miller -- Philip G. Porcher -- Warren Schulz -- Thomas A. Hughart -- Robert W. Johnson -- Janet Parsons Mackey, Barbara W. Miner -- R. Neil Chafin -- adapted from the Interim Ministry Network --
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Interim clergy.
BV676.N627.T467 1998
Foreword Preface Introduction part 1. The interim congregation. The challenge of the interim time Characteristics of the interim congregation The church in transition as a human system Understanding conflict and power The interim minister: a special calling part 2. The interim journey. Coming to terms with history Discovering a new identity Leadership changes during an interim Renewing denominational linkages Commitment to new directions in ministry part 3. Framing the journey. The biblical and theological basis for interim ministry Ethical dimensions of the interim time part 4. Tools for the journey. The transitional steering team Bible studies for the journey Engaging the developmental tasks Resources for congregational self-study and planning -- What is the Interim Ministry Network? -- Developing an interim ministry covenant or contract -- Why should the interim pastor not be a candidate for the permanent call? / adapted from the Interim Ministry Network -- Litanies of welcome and farewell to the interim pastor Form for the evaluation of the interim pastor -- Form for the evaluation of the interim process. Peter L. Steinke -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- Roger S. Nicholson -- David R. Sawyer -- Terry E. Foland -- Paul N. Svingen -- Bonnie Bardot -- Linda Lea Snyder -- Andrew E. Carlsson -- Nancy Miller -- Philip G. Porcher -- Warren Schulz -- Thomas A. Hughart -- Robert W. Johnson -- Janet Parsons Mackey, Barbara W. Miner -- R. Neil Chafin -- adapted from the Interim Ministry Network --
98073676
Interim clergy.
BV676.N627.T467 1998