The Church of the Brethren values the gifts offered by intentional interim ministers engaging in partnership with local congregations in times of transition. The resources posted here provide an introduction for those interested in learning more as potential interim ministers and for congregations seeking resources and guidance in times of transition.
Interim Ministry in the Church of the Brethren: From
Simple Interim to Transitional Interim Ministries
Download the four-page PDF on Interim Ministry in the Church of the Brethren
The Interim Pastor
This 8-page document includes information about being an interim pastor, a list of further reading, as well as a letter of agreement and informational form.
Interim Pastor Bibliography
Download an updated list of resources for interim ministry.
Organizations that offer training in interim/transitional ministry
- Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership regularly offers the course, “Interim/Transitional Ministry: More than Maintenance” Contact the Brethren Academy for their schedule: https://bethanyseminary.edu/brethren-academy/
- Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Practical Leadership Training: https://ambs.edu/practical-leadership-training/ This program offers an online short course entitled “Leading Congregations in Transition”.
- Center for Congregational Health, Interim Ministry and Transitional Consulting Training: https://healthychurch.org/events-and-training/interim-ministry-transitional-consulting-training/
- Interim Ministry Network (support & training for those leading during a time of transition), Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry Training: https://imnedu.org/education/