Tag: Pastoral Transition
Pastoral transitions: Part 2, welcome
In this second half of a two-part article, Glenn Wagner offers advice to congregations welcoming new pastors and outlines practical wisdom to clergy transitioning into a new ministry setting.
Pastoral transitions: Part 1, goodbye
In this first half of a two-part article, Glenn Wagner shares ideas from his four decades as a United Methodist pastor to help clergy and congregations better say goodbye and… Continue Reading Pastoral transitions: Part 1, goodbye
Prepare for those first 30 days
The first 90 days of a new appointment can help “set the stage for success or sow the seeds of trouble and potential failure,” says Michael Watkins. The first of… Continue Reading Prepare for those first 30 days
Keeping clergy covenant
Sometimes pastoral transition can be heart breaking. Here’s how to say a healthy, “Goodbye.”
Changing pastors? It’s okay!
The District Superintendent calls … “Your pastor is leaving.” What do you do next?
Key challenges in pastoral transitions
Too little time is often spent reflecting on all the issues at stake during pastoral transitions.