Transitional Ministry Today : Successful Strategies for Churches and Pastors

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Neuware - Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don't identify with any religious tradition, the religious scene has changed dramatically since transitional ministry began three decades ago, and to remain vital today, the practice of transitional ministry must change as well.This book provides transitional ministers and congregations with essential information on re-thinking transitional ministry in ways that take the current religious climate into account. Ten experienced authors-including seasoned practitioners of transitional ministry and those who oversee transitional ministry denomination-wide-propose new ways to approach transitional ministry today. Chapters address practical theology, leadership, specialized interim situations, renewal during interim time, alternative models of transitional ministry, and more. Essays address a range of diverse churches in size, racial/ethnic background, and location.Transitional Ministry Today highlights how creative and cutting-edge ministry can be done during the 'in-between-time' through creative thinking and practice in the face of new realities. N° de ref. del artículo 9781566997669

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Acerca de los autores: Norman B. Bendroth is a professional transitional specialist trained by the Interim Ministry Network and serves on their faculty. He has served as a settled pastor in two United Church of Christ congregations and as an interim minister in ten others. He is the author of Transitional Ministry Today: Successful Strategies for Churches and Pastors and is a board certified coach and church consultant.

Beverly is one half of a ministry team, serving as a pastor, seminary teacher, author, and congregational consultant. She is the author of A Spiritual Companion to How to Get Along with Your Church, and currently serves as a Missional Transformation Coach for Coastal Carolina Presbytery and co-pastor at Red Springs Presbyterian Church, N.C.

George B. Thompson, Jr., is Associate Professor of Church Administration at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. He holds a Ph.D. from the Chicago Theological Seminary and the Claremont School of Theology. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister and the author of several books, including Alligators in the Swamp: Power, Leadership, and Ministry.