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 For those who are serious about the calling to be a professional interim pastor, the advanced program of the Interim Ministry Network (IMN) provides a proven path to success. The Network has decades of experience in educating pastors, rabbis, consultants, lay leaders and administrators in the subtle art of nourishing and nurturing congregational systems undergoing profound change.
The course requires extensive reading in the relevant literature, class work of both a academic and experiential nature, a demonstrated competence in computer research and networking, the completion of a practical project under the guidance of a field mentor and peer group.
Eligibility. A minister, seminarian, faculty, consultant, administrator or lay leader in good standing within his or her denomination is eligible to enroll. Applicants must provide approval of their appropriate governing body. Completion of the fundamental FTM course is a pre-requisite.
The final requirement for completion of the intentional interim training is the successful execution of a fieldwork project. Students who have completed the FTM and IIM courses are divided into teams of six with a faculty coordinator.
Over the course of about six months, each student proposes a demonstration project on an interim subject. He or she is guided through the conception, research, execution and publication of a project that illustrates an ability to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the other two courses.
The course is taught by Email and monthly teleconferences between the participants.
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Attendees must have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry course within the previous year and be recommended by the faculty coordinator.
Class. The academic portion of the work is scheduled for five full days, generally Monday through Friday. Due to the amont of content presented evening sessions may be necessary.
CE Credits. The advanced class may be offered by IMN itself, with a participating sponsor or as a contracted event. Excluding the previous credit for the introductory course, completion of this training will provide 60 total CE contact hours - 40 hours for the class work and 20 hours for the field work. The prerequisite course is also 20 contact hours. Graduates must complete 80 contact hours to successfully complete the program. Am IMN student membership is included. Regular IMN membership is required for individuals to receive the PTS professional designation of the association.
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The following resources will be assigned for reading in advance of the class sessions.
Required All Participants:
Beginning Ministry Together, By Roy M. Oswald, James M. Heath and Ann W. Heath
Temporary Shepherds, Edited by Roger S. Nicholson
Interim/Supply:
A Change of Pastors, by Loren B. Mead
Settled Pastors:
Leading Change in the Congregation, by Gil Rendle
Who Should Attend?
- Experienced pastors who feel a call to the profession of intentional interim ministry
- Senior administrators needing advanced change and conflict management skills
- Consultants to congregations facing long term adjustments to new circumstances
- Settled or called ministers with congregations undergoing major transition pressure
- Seminary faculty interested in continuing education curriculum
- Seminarians interested in developing consultant skills
- Church school administrators looking to strengthen congregational/ denominational ties
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The final requirement for completion of the intentional interim training is the successful execution of a fieldwork project. Students who have completed the FTM and IIM courses are divided into teams of six with a faculty coordinator.
Over the course of about six months, each student proposes a demonstration project on an interim subject. He or she is guided through the conception, research, execution and publication of a project that illustrates an ability to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the other two courses.
The course is taught by e-mail and monthly teleconferences between the participants. |
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Please select one event and click on "add to cart". The tuition for each event is $1190.00 (Tuition, Fieldwork and Manual/workbook). IMN Membership renewal may apply.
Contact the IMN office for room and board information.
Scholarships are available.
Housing cost is prices for 4 nights stay. Some sites have 5th night stay options. The commuter cost is prices for 5 days.
All event classes begin at 9:00 am with registration/check in and concludes at 12:30 pm on the last day.
Steps to Register:
Step one: Choose event date and location.
Step two: Choose room and board or commuter.
Room and board means you will stay at the venue/site/facility and you will participate in all group meals.
Commuter means you will not stay at the venue/site/facility. Fee includes breaks and lunch.
Step three: Click on room and board or commuter.
Step four: Click on add to cart
You will then be directed to the IMN shopping cart where you will select your payment option.
IMN uses the shopping cart for registration only and to gather payment information. All information is forwarded to the IMN office by e-mail and payments are processed manually within three business days. The Shopping cart is a secure site and all information is protected.
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