WHO PROVIDES THE TRAINING?

   WHAT IS THE TRAINING PROCESS?

Since 1992, the Center for Congregational Health^® has been partnering with the Interim Ministry Network to provide training for ministers who believe God has called them to work with transitional congregations. This is a new training opportunity to help interims continue to hone their ministry skills.

Participants receive an advanced packet of instructions so that the first call clarifies the concept, establishes the assignments, and enables participants to introduce themselves to the CLG. The remaining calls take place at 30-day intervals.

Each member of the CLG drafts a design that is distributed to the other members. During the conference calls, the designs are strengthened through group critique. After revising, the participant sends a final copy of the design to all participants. The result is that each participant has five or six examples of ways that they can involve a congregation in the developmental tasks.

Intentional Interim Pastors who want to deepen their skills as a transition specialist.

Denominational (judicatory) executives and staff members who wish to better understand and appreciate the value of Intentional Interim Ministry in assisting congregations.

WHAT ARE THE COST?

WHEN WILL THE TRAINING BE OFFERED?

HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR CHURCH CONSULTANT TRAINING?

The first Colleague Learning Groups are scheduled for their initial call on September 11, 2007. Although each CLG will be allowed to negotiate the follow-up calls, the tentative dates are: October 2, November 13, (skip December), January 15, and February 12.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS. Participants are required to have access to, and be skilled in the use of, email and attachments. All course materials are distributed and reviewed electronically.

The Professional Development Committee of the Network endorses this course for persons who want to continue their status of Professional Transition Specialist, and recognizes completion as 35 hours of continuing education. Participants also receive CEU’s issued by the Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC), and are recognized by professional care givers.