John R. Cionca, Before You Move: A Guide to Making Transitions in Ministry. Kregel Publications, 2004. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a valuable treatment of the subject based on interviews with hundreds of ministers and ten years of counseling ministers. It begins by addressing the myth of the greener
Kennon Callahan, A New Beginning for Pastors and Congregations: Building an Excellent Match Upon Your Shared Strengths. Jossey-Bass, 1999. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary The unique contribution of Callahan is his discussion on aiming toward effective matches between ministers and congregations. This includes helpful sections on a new minister’s initial visitation
Michael J. Anthony and Mick Boersma, Moving On-Moving Forward: A Guide for Pastors in Transition. Zondervan, 2007. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of the most comprehensive resources on this subject, and unique in the attention it gives to the pre-hire period. It is especially helpful for those whose
Bunty Ketcham and Celia Allison Hahn, So You’re On the Search Committee. Alban Institute, 2005. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a unique contribution to literature on the pastoral search process, addressed specifically to the challenges and opportunities faced by search committee members. From the Publisher So You’re on the
Paul C. Clayton, Letters to Lee: Mentoring the New Minister. Alban Institute, 1999. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary Clayton, a retired minister and seminary lecturer, offers the wisdom of many years of ministry to young ministers in the form of pastoral letters. From the Publisher Each year, hundreds of newly ordained
James M. Antal, Considering a New Call: Ethical and Spiritual Challenges for Clergy. Alban Institute, 2000. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeaderhsip.com Summary Other books on ministerial transitions hint at the topic of this book, but none develops it so thoroughly. Most ministers know what it is like to have an ongoing relationship
Chris Brauns, When the Word Leads Your Pastor Search: Biblical Principles and Practices to Guide Your Search. Moody Publishers, 2011. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent guide that steers ministers and search committees away from superficial, “image-based” exchanges during a search process, and toward a more biblical framework
T. Scott Daniels, The First 100 Days: A Pastor’s Guide. Beacon Hill Press, 2011. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary Daniels covers some of the subjects one would expect on the things to do in the first 100 days of a new ministry, but more importantly, he emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge,
Paul Hopkins, Pursuing Pastoral Excellence. Alban Institute, 2011. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary The aim of this book is to lay out the consistent patterns found in those who have long-term ministries in one place. What do they do? What makes these persons tick? He profiles seven ministers, raises questions, and
Bruce G. Epperly, Starting With Spirit: Nurturing Your Call to Pastoral Leadership. Alban Institute, 2011. Referenced in: Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is especially valuable for those who are transitioning from college/seminary to their first ministry. The topics covered are listed in the publisher’s description below. The special contribution is his approach
