Interim Ministry
| Needs Assessment | Letter of Agreement | Welcome Litany | Developmental Tasks |
| Pastor's Report | Litany of Farewell | Exit Report | Congregational Evaluation |
DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD
1. Come to terms with history:
Recognize that the former pastor has departed, so that relationship can no longer be the same;·
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See that this is a good time to come to terms with elements of history thus far avoided or denied;·
Grieve and celebrate the past in preparation for a richer, freer future.2. Clarify the identity of the congregation:
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Claim a new awareness of self that is independent of previous pastoral leadership;·
Update the congregation’s sense of who they are as a changing, growing people of God in a changing world.3. Respond positively to changes in leadership/power dynamics:
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Allow alternative leadership to come to the fore constructively;·
Support and nurture growth in old and new leadership.4. Rethink denominational ties:
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Look to the denomination for helpful resources, especially with respect to the pastoral call process;·
Make use of the denomination as a spiritual and practical community of support.5. Build commitment for new pastoral leadership and a renewed vision for the future.