THE TRANSITION TEAM
Join us for an engaging seminar that delves into the significance of a Transition Team in today’s changing landscape. Transition Teams can play a crucial role during intentional interim periods, as well as in various other congregational transitions. Participate in this seminar via Zoom to discover effective strategies for establishing and collaborating with a Transition Team in your ministry.
Understanding the Dynamics of Transition
During times of transition, especially in leadership, two key dynamics come into play: the roles and responsibilities of the clergy and the congregation. How do both groups engage in this process?
The congregational dynamic often presents the greatest challenge, marked by anxiety and uncertainty about the way forward. Congregants frequently look to the clergy leader, particularly an interim, for guidance. The challenge lies in preventing the congregation from becoming overly reliant on the clergy leader to carry out their responsibilities.
Many leaders navigating these transitional periods have found that utilizing a Transition Team is vital to the process. Some interim leaders even view it as the most critical aspect of their role, which involves acting as “pastor to the people and consultant to the Transition Team.” The interim leader’s function is to coach the Team while encouraging the congregation’s active involvement.
In this Zoom seminar, you will discover and explore the importance and purpose of a Transition Team, how it is selected, steps for team development, and the importance of trust formation. Materials to support team effectiveness and training the Transition Team are included.
Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan
Trainer:
Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan began serving as a Senior Pastor at age twenty-one. He currently serves as Interim Senior Pastor, Evangelical Reformed UCC, in Frederick, MD, his eighth interim position in sixteen years. During his studies at Elon University (B.A. 1971), Duke Divinity School (M. Div. 1975), Drew University (D. Min. 1979), and during post-graduate studies at Auburn Seminary and Harvard, he was simultaneously a full-time pastor. Service as Head Chaplain for the Atlanta Police Department, a staff Chaplain with Fulton County, GA, Adjunct Faculty and Administrator at Interdenominational Theological Center, in Atlanta, GA were all meaningful experiences in ministry. However, he found his most fulfilling niche, about seventeen years ago, when Les Robinson introduced him to the exciting world of Interim Ministry.
This seminar will run from 1:30 to 5:30 PM Eastern
Zoom videoconferencing will be used. Once registration is received. Details will be sent to you in a separate email.
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