Resources

Elise Barrett and Bere Gil Soto from the Center for Congregations' Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders program join Matt and Kelly...

This article from Abide University argues for sharing pastoral care work among professional clergy and lay leaders in a congregation. Written...

This organization offers consultants that work with congregations before, during, and after pastoral transitions. The result of a partnership...

This short article from Ministry.net sets out a timeline and steps for a congregation to take after the departure of their clergy. Focused on...

This online article acknowledges that pastoral transitions often generate grief, uncertainty, anxiety, and division, which is why author...

This online podcast challenges the assumption that effective ministry depends on full-time clergy , and the conversation explores how...

Rev. Greg Pimlott joins Shellie and Matt to talk about leader self-care, renewal leaves and raising funding. He shares from his 2019...

This podcast, from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, features pastor and community leader Carlos Perkins, who shares practical and...

This article overviews points to consider and practical steps for congregations entering into a season of pastoral transition. Based on the...

This book helps congregations navigate pastoral transitions with intentionality, health, and hope. It supports congregational leaders in...