Temporary Shepherds

Helping Churches Become Healthier in Times of Pastoral Transitions

A time of pastoral transition can be an opportunity for a church to experience greater health and mission awareness. The chances of the church experiencing new health and vitality in a pastoral transition period are stronger if the church has someone serving as a temporary shepherd who has a heart for the church and understands the transition process.

To that end, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada is offering a workshop for anyone interested in interim ministry. This workshop will benefit those who may be considering serving as an interim. It would also be of benefit to anyone who is already serving as an interim as your experience and insights will be a valuable addition to our discussions.

In this one-day workshop, we will explore what a church needs in the way of pastoral leadership during a pastoral transition. We will discuss the advantages of serving in an interim role and examine the challenges interim pastors face. We will identify key core skills and examine ethical issues that every interim pastor must know how to handle.

As part of our discussion, we will look at a number of assessment tools which can be helpful in guiding the church to better understand itself and its mission.

This one-day workshop is being offered in four locations.

• Tuesday, April 14 at Kentville Baptist Church (Kentville, NS)
• Wednesday, April 15 at Birch Cove Baptist Church (Halifax, NS)
• Tuesday, May 5 at Oromocto Baptist Church (Oromocto, NB)
• Wednesday, May 6 at New Hope Community Church (Moncton, NB)

The workshops will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and lunch will be provided as part of the $30 registration cost. If cost is a barrier or you have further questions, please contact Greg Jones.