Interim ministry in action : a handbook for churches in transition / Norman B. Bendroth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bendroth, Norman B., author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interim clergy.

Change--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 pages)

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing(US), 2018.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, An Alban Institute Book, [2018]

Summary:

Many churches today find themselves in frequent transition, whether due to the changing culture, the struggles of mainline churches, or the changing nature of mission. Interim Ministry in Action helps guide churches and their leadership through these times of change. The book will guide readers step-by-step through the process of how and why to decide to call an interim minister, the process for deciding what's next, and more. Each chapter concludes with exercises for readers, search committees, or boards to illustrate key themes and help them determine the best path forward.

Contents:

It's not your parent's church anymore

What is interim ministry?

Why do we need an interim minister?

Who should we hire?

What will we do?

But we like things the way they are

Shepherd, coach, consultant, or cheerleader?

Like a shark: move forward or die

Ready, set, go

Build a cathedral!

Notes:

"An Alban Institute book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

979-88-8181-968-2

1-5381-0500-4

OCLC:

1032611687