What is role of the Interim Pastor do?
The primary job of our Interim Pastor is to prepare us for our next permanent called pastor and the changes that come with him or her. This will include processes that build unity, heal hurts, encourage, promote reconciliation, and generate excitement. The Interim Pastor is much more than a preacher that fills the pulpit on Sundays. He or she is a seasoned pastor who understands the dynamics of congregational life. He or she has special insight into the moods, grief stages, and pastor search needs of a church. He or she will lead us in discovering our mission before we prepare a profile to use in the search process for a pastor. Without a doubt, our Interim Pastor will be more than a warm body who shows up just on Sunday morning! What will the Interim Pastor do? A great deal of the work will occur outside of Sunday worship as he or she leads us in deeper exploration of our mission and values before we prepare a profile to use in the search process for a pastor. He or she will provide a