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PTS (Professional Transition Specialist)
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Basic Education
PTS members have recently completed basic education in the specialty of interim ministry. Academic course work taught by experienced interim practitioners includes these subjects:
Successfully completing basic education requires academic and experience-based learning plus supervised field work. Advanced Education
The completion of field work, academic courses or assigned projects beyond basic education is required for PTS recognition. In some cases, candidates document expertise in a sub-specialty. IMN specialists evaluate the educational resumes to assure consistent quality.
Demonstrated Experience
Before candidates are qualified for the PTS designation they must establish and warrant proof of at least two years of experience in transitional situations. They submit a letter of good standing from their denomination. They document their experience. They verify in writing guidance from a qualified mentor during the first year of their interim ministry. Finally, they officially warrant their resume.
Current Knowledge
Holders of the IMN designation are required to demonstrate their continued attainment of up-to-date knowledge in order to renew their designation. An additional educational resume is submitted for evaluation every three years. Current Professional Transitional Specialists (PTS) for contact information please call 800-235-8414. |
When you are looking for an interim pastor who has gone the extra mile, look for those experienced men and women who have earned the PTS professional designation from the Interim Ministry Network. They have earned the right to claim a superior preparation for the very precise tasks of managing transitions at the senior pastor level.