The Advantage (and Adventure) of Next Step Discipleship in Times of Transition In Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM) we often speak about the “in-between time” as “prime time for renewal” for congregational systems. However, one of the realities of a “stuck system” is an aversion to the curiosity, experimentation, and sense of adventure necessary for healthy […]

The Discernment Conference has been cancelled. Introduction to IIM Ministry The “Introduction to Intentional Interim Ministry” workshop is designed for those that are considering IIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory workshop, commitment to this ministry, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Intentional […]

The ministry landscape is significantly different from that of five years ago and in marked contrast to the realities many were trained to expect and deal with in seminary training. In our time together you are invited to ponder, speculate, and prayerfully re-focus to see what the Lord of the Church is “up to” these […]

To be the most effective in your Interim role, you need to be the healthiest you can be. Being the least anxious presence in the room (a working definition for a well differentiated leader/pastor) requires a leader who takes self-care seriously and consistently. We'll explore together how to function in non-anxious, healthy ways – in […]

The IIM Discern Conference for this Fall has been cancelled. Please note: The IIM Continuing Education Conference will take place. Introduction to IIM Ministry The “Introduction to Intentional Interim Ministry” workshop is designed for those that are considering IIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory workshop, commitment to this ministry, […]

Intentional Interim (Transitional) Ministry invites its practitioners to be well versed in and make skillful use/application of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) in the observation, evaluation, and description of the health or ill-health affecting the life and mission of the Christian congregation to which they have been called. While such diagnosis cannot cause healing, God […]

Worship gatherings are central to the life and health of the Christian congregation. These gatherings reflect the congregation’s identity for themselves and to the community she is called to serve with the Gospel. During times of pastoral transition, the Intentional Interim Pastor enables the congregation to examine, evaluate, and seek God’s guidance regarding the role of […]

Introduction to IIM Ministry The “Introduction to Intentional Interim Ministry” workshop is designed for those that are considering IIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory workshop, commitment to this ministry, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Intentional Interim Minister. There is a $55 […]

Living in healthy tension is essential in the Christian community. Tension avoidance, either by the prevailing systemic life of the organization or by the interim leader, will eventually lead to greater unhealth of the system and therefore lack of effective missional focus. A combination of lecture and guided table conversation will lead participants to greater […]