BOOKS:
Mead, Loren B. A Change of Pastors
Nicholson, Roger S. Temporary Shepherds
Rendle, Gil and Alice Mann. Holy Conversations: Strategic Planning as a Spiritual Practice for Congregations
Oswald, Roy M., James M. Heath & Ann W. Heath Beginning Ministry Together: The Alban Handbook for Clergy Transitions
ORGANIZATIONS
Interim Ministry Network, http://www.imnedu.org/
Center for Congregational Health – Transitional Ministry, http://www.healthychurch.org/ministries/interim-ministry
COURSES:
Fundamentals of Transition Ministry , a 3-day introduction http://www.imnedu.org/fundamentals.htm
Several other organizations (especially Center for Congregational Health) sponsor training
OTHER RESOURCES
Dr. Mark Kelley, mark@kelleycentral.com
Bible Stories
Joshua 1, after “Pastor” Moses leaves
2 Samuel 1-2 as “Pastor” David leaves
Many Bible stories portray responses to conflict
©Dr. Mark Kelley 2010