Rev. Dr. John Beck is a student of congregational and leadership dynamics and an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) pastor with 30 plus years of experience who has also served as a chaplain, counselor, and seminary professor. John is an Associate of the Kaleidoscope Institute and is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). His MA in journalism strengthens his communication skills; his PhD in Marital and Family Therapy helps his understanding of family systems; his experiences teaching in several seminaries broadens his appreciation for a diversity of theological perspectives. He is finishing his certification as a trainer with the Stanford Forgiveness Project.

Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley has served as a Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) minister for over 30 years, both in the parish and in denominational positions. She is an Accredited Interim Minister and specializes in working with congregations which have experienced ministerial misconduct. Terasa’s book, Transforming Conflict: The Blessings of Congregational Turmoil, came out in 2022. She currently serves as the Developmental Minister at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Columbus, OH.

Rev. Chris Hart is a poet, storyteller, process theologian, transition specialist, consultant, revitalization pastor, and artist. He is committed to helping the church of today emerge into the 22^nd century. He is dedicated to excellent transitional ministry and serves IMN on several leadership teams. He uses an empowering and adaptive leadership style to help communities of faith grow and change. Chris is passionate about worship that is fresh, creative, engaging, and participatory. He earned his Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in 2008 and is currently a Social Transformation Doctoral Student at United Theological Seminary.

Rev. Dr. Margret O’Neall is an accredited Interim Minister and Professional Transition Specialist serving Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) churches in times of transition and development. Margret holds academic degrees in Community Development and Sociology and earned her Master of Divinity from Meadville-Lombard Theological School. She entered intentional interim ministry following a 35-year career working in the public and private sectors, and her call to ministry follows her passion for the transformation process that individuals and organizations may engage with intention in times of change. Since entering the ministry in 2009 Margret has served 5 interim ministries positions within the UUA.

Rev. Dr. Neil Parker is a United Church of Canada pastor with 40 years of experience in congregational ministry and military chaplaincy. He served 3 settled pastoral charges in Canada served in chaplaincy with several chapel communities while working with Army, Air Force, and Special Forces. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from St. Paul University in Ottawa with a focus on ethics, and a MA in Disaster and Emergency Management before retiring from chaplaincy and moving to Vienna, Austria, where he has served as interim minister and settled pastor in an ecumenical, international congregation. Neil has served several interim ministries and supply appointments, often serving part-time while employed full-time in chaplaincy. He is involved in IMN’s curriculum development and planning for the annual conference.

Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaver is an Intentional Interim and Transitional Ministry Specialist in the United Church of Christ (UCC) who has served 4 congregations as Intentional Interim Pastor and as an Interim Consultant. She is also the Moderator of the Old Colony Association of the Southern New England Conference and serves as a member of the Manual on Local Church rollout team for the United Church of Christ. Ruth holds a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.

Rev. Wayne Shelor is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Interim Pastor serving in the Philadelphia area. He was ordained in 1986 and served as a settled pastor in 3 congregations, then Executive Director of Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp & Retreat Center (an outdoor ministry site of the ELCA). Wayne is currently serving his 9^th congregation and is the Director of Interims for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA. In addition to his IMN interim ministry training he has special training in conflict resolution, youth ministry, Bowen Family Systems, and stewardship.