Passing the Baton

What happens when a new church goes through its first pastoral transition?  What happens when a long tenured pastor leaves?  This workshop offers successful transition strategies for any pastoral change.

A Pre-Day Workshop for DS's and Developers addresses:

• Understanding the "Change Over Zone" and how to manage it
• Key essentials for long tenured pastoral changes
• The role of the DS, the exiting pastor, the arriving pastor, and the church for a smooth transition 
• The 6 essential characteristics for a pastor following a founding pastor
• The 5 realities cabinets face in a first pastoral transition 

A 1 1/2 day workshop follows for DS's, Developers, and Incoming Pastors includes the following topics:

• The 4 questions that cause a 2nd pastor anxiety and how to answer them
• Pre-appointment protocol
• Getting a running start
• How to celebrate the past while building a future
• How to learn the culture of the church and expand its vision
• Strategic Preaching for first three months