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The Transitional Specialists PodcastNew Occasions Teach New DutiesDecember 8, 2023 – The title for Episode 9 of The Transitional Specialists Podcast comes from a verse in an old hymn, “new occasions teach new duties.” This phrase describes the task before church leaders and transitional specialists amidst all the current foundational changes going on in our world and the Church. So, for this podcast we decided to talk to a person who is smack dab in the middle of those changes serving as the pastor of a new church for United Methodists whose former church disaffiliated from the denomination AND who is also a conference staff person AND a veteran...2023-12-0833 min
The Transitional Specialists PodcastThe History and Future of Interim Ministry in the UMC Welcome to Episode 5 of The Transitional Specialists Podcast, a conversation about interim ministry when local churches are in a time of transition between pastors. When most local churches need a pastor, a search is made and a new pastor is called. During that time an Interim minister cares for and maintains the congregation until the new pastor arrives. However, in The United Methodist Church (UMC), a new pastor is not called, but SENT. The bishop of that congregation’s Annual Conference makes the appointment through a consultative process that involves the Pastor Parish Relations Committee and their Dis...2023-02-0145 min