Resources

Supplemented by sample surveys, forms, and interview questions, this resource will equip clergy search committees with the necessary tools to...

This book presents the meaning of church vitality in a new light, and begins a conversation about what it means for a church to be effective...

This resource frames clergy transitions as a period with potential to strengthen relationships between the new pastor and the congregation.

This resource identifies the nine leadership behaviors that will aid in a smooth transition to new clergy leadership.

Is your ministry bogged down? Are you "going through the spiritual motions" because the demands of congregational life have impacted the joy...

Written by a United Methodist leader, this article offers 50 helpful actions that congregations can take to ease clergy leadership transitions....

This book provides spiritual and practical processes to search for a new clergy, offering helpful tools to make it a positive discernment...

This organization offers a variety of programs for congregational leaders, including renewal programs and applications.

This organization helps clergy and congregations understand their challenges and possibilities through offering educational events and grants...

Written by a consultant who deals primarily with large congregations, this book is an overview of large congregation dynamics and details the...