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Interim Pastor Training

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The Interim Pastor Training program is designed for Presbyterian Clergy(PCUSA) sensing a call to interim ministry and those inquiring about this ministry. Committee on Ministry members and presbytery staff members will also find this 5-day conference helpful.  This Presbyterian Interim Pastor Training course offers an excellent opportunity for leaders to hone skills such as how to say hello and goodbye in healthy ways, to help congregations heal and gain tools for understanding their congregation.

Training sessions at the conference include 30 hours of classroom instruction with plenty of time for personal attention.

Dates: January 23-27, 2012

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Level 1 Course Content

Participants will be introduced to and reflect on:

• The spiritual nature of the interim ministry journey – for ministers and congregations
• Life-cycles for person, pastors and congregations
• The Presbytery’s stake in interim ministry
  
• Research trends in transitional times
  
• The Bridge of Transition
  
• Assessment Tools for Leadership Transition
  
• What Kind of Leader Are You?
  
• Preaching During Transitions
  
• Church Finances in between
  
• Is Interim Ministry for You?
  
• Churches, Conflict and Change
  

Registration & More Information

 

To register for the Interim Pastor Training Conference January 23-27, 2012, print, complete and return the registration form with a non- refundable deposit of $375.  Checks should be made payable to Calvin Center.

Complete the form on the left to request more information about the Interim Pastor Training program.

Interim Pastor Training Faculty

	Joan Gray Rev. Joan Gray, co-author of Presbyterian Polity for Church Officers and author of Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers, finished serving a two-ear term as Moderator or the 217th General Assembly PC(USA).  Is currently serving as Interim Pastor at Clairmont Pres. Atlanta.
	Joel Alvis Rev. Joel Alvis is a Presbyterian minister, clergy coach and church consultant. He has served as an interim pastor since 2003.
	Penny Hill Rev. Penny Hill is an Associate Presbytery Executive for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta with a focus on transitional ministry and congregational consulting. Penny is also a certified corporate coach.

Special Guests

• Robby Carol, Shallowford Counseling Center
• Tom Tewell, Macedonia Ministries
• Denis Green, Church Resources
• Clark Simmons, Board of Pensions