Synod of Lincoln Trails, PC(USA)
Thursday, September 02, 2010

Interim Pastor Training

The Synods of Mid-America and Lincoln Trails (MALT) have joined together to provide interim training every spring and fall to pastors nationwide. Interim training is intended for those presently engaged in interim ministry and those inquiring about this ministry. Committee on Ministry members and presbytery staff persons with responsibility for congregations in transition will also find the training helpful. The next interim pastor training will be November 1-5, 2010.

Download an Interim Pastor Training brochure
Download an Interim Pastor Training registration form

 

ABOUT INTERIM TRAINING

Interim Training is intended for those presently engaged in interim ministry and those inquiring about this ministry. Committee on Ministry members and presbytery staff persons with responsibility for congregations in transition will also find the training helpful.

Basic Interim Training consists of 60 contact hours plus a practicum. The contact hours are divided equally between two residency weeks: Week I (30 hours) and Week II (30 hours), separated by a practicum which combines reflection on, and experience in, some aspect of interim ministry.

While MALT runs training for both weeks concurrently, participants must complete both Residency Week I and all practicum assignments before taking part in Residency Week II. Those who complete the first week of basic training at another site must complete all MALT practicum assignments prior to attending Residency Week II.

In order to comply with some requirements for certification by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Interim Ministry Network, we offer a full thirty (30) hours of education for each week of training. If you desire to receive a Statement of Completion for this event, you must actively participate in all sessions in their entirety (30 contact hours).

RESIDENCY WEEK I

Participants will be introduced to and invited to reflect on:

  • A theological and biblical context for interim ministry.
  • The developmental tasks of the congregation during the interim time.
  • The process tasks of the interim pastor.
  • Leadership and conflict management styles.
  • The importance of boundaries and self-care for the interim pastor.

PRACTICUM CONTENT

Participants will:

  • Reflect on their leadership style.
  • Use analytic skills for reflecting on ministry situations.
  • Integrate interim ministry concepts into ministry situations.

RESIDENCY WEEK II

Participants will reflect on:

  • The dynamics of the interim period utilizing integrated learning experiences from their own ministry experience.
  • Living with and in the congregation as system.
  •  The interim pastor as change agent and self-differentiating leader.
  • Conflict issues in congregations.

SCHEDULE

The training begins with registration on Monday at 11 a.m. and concludes at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Commuters are welcome with the understanding that they will participate fully in ALL sessions.

FEES

Residency Week I - $640.00 (double occupancy)
Residency Week II - $610.00 (double occupancy)
Limited number of single rooms - $185.00 additional
Commuters - $460.00
Extra night costs - $95.00

A $100 deposit is required for each registration. Full payment of fees is required at onsite registration.
Registration is limited. Participants will be accepted in the order in which complete registrations (including presbytery signature) are received.

Fees Cover:

  • Faculty costs
  •  Meeting space
  •  All materials provided for the training
  •  4 nights lodging
  •  4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Commuter fees cover:

  • Faculty costs
  • Meeting space
  • Materials
  • All meals

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

  • Prior to registration deadline: 100% refund of fees.
  • Up to two weeks following registration deadline: 50% refund of fees.
  • After two weeks following registration deadline: No refund of fees.
LOCATION: Mercy Center, St. Louis,  Missouri

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED!

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Synod of Lincoln Trails
Kristi Miller
Email Kristi
800.566.5996
317.923.3681

Synod of Mid-America
Kerry Lancaster
Email Kerry
800.754.0671
913.384.3020
www.synodma.org
 
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