Interim Pastors Education Conference

Registration is available for all 2010 Programs

“The Art of Transitional Ministry”

July 18 – 23, 2010

The interim pastor is recognized as a specialized position in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Some interim pastors enter this field straight out of seminary, others at mid-career. Still others are retired ministers who wish to continue in service for a few more years. Presbyteries increasingly encourage sessions to call an interim while the congregation is in transition between installed pastors.

The curriculum for these events has been standardized at regional sites across the country. Weeks are not repeatable. However, if it has been more than six years since you attended “Week 1” training, you should take it again. This year’s seminar runs three concurrent sessions (Week I, Week II, and Spouse Track).

Curriculum

Week I is designed to:

  • Introduce interim ministry to clergy and candidates for ministry considering this specialized field;
  • Provide the theological and Biblical background, and introduction to basic skills for ministers who have just begun their interim ministry and who have not completed a Week I event (or equivalent).

Week II is designed to:

  • Broaden the skills of participants who have completed Week I at any one of the approved regional
  • sites. (A list of those sites and scheduled events is available upon request.)

    • Provide a group process of reflection & learning grounded in the participant’s practice of interim ministry to enhance the participant’s understanding of transitional leadership, and provide a framework for further growth.

Spouse Track is designed for spouses of clergy either considering or already in interim positions. Spouses will be introduced to many of the topics covered in Week I as well as addressing and discussing issues of particular concern to them. Spouses will meet for up to six hours a day, with the remaining time free for recreation and relaxation.

Requirements for enrollment in Week II: completion of Week I and current service as an interim; or service as an interim within the last two years, (since January 1, 2007), or current middle Governing Body responsibilities with interim pastors & congregations. There are several homework assignments to prepare for Week II so early registration is advised.

Limited enrollment. Please register early.

Registrations for Week II must be received by May 15 to be accepted. Registrations for Week I must be postmarked by June 10 to be accepted. These dates are required because of advance reading and papers, which must be prepared before your attendance at the event.

Registrations and housing cancellations must be received by June 20 to receive a refund. The $100 deposit is completely non-refundable. All requests must be in writing and received via email, fax or US mail. Cancellations received by June 20 will receive a refund of all funds paid, minus the $100 deposit. Cancellations received between June 20 and July 2 will receive a 50% refund of conference fees and all payments made toward room and meals, minus a $50 service charge. No refunds will be issued after July 2.

Leadership & Faculty

Dean- Renee Rico

Renee entered ministry doing the “interim thing” and hasn’t stopped since. A graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary, she is currently serving her fifth interim position at Sausalito Presbyterian Church in Sausalito, CA.

Carol Shellenberger has served as interim pastor in eight congregations, Past Moderator of the Association of Presbyterian Interim Ministry Specialists and is a member of the Board of the Interim Ministry Network.

Sally Hinchman has served as a Christian educator, Associate Presbyter in the Presbytery of New Covenant and was until recently the General Presbyter for the Presbyteries of Nevada, Sacramento and Stockton.

Kevin Buchanan has served churches in Missouri, Oregon and California. Since 2002 he has done interim ministry in the Bay Area and Central Valley of California. He is currently finishing up his service as the interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Turlock, CA.

Registration/fees/materials

Sunday dinner through Friday sack lunch

No Wednesday dinner

Program & Materials: (on or before June 10)

  • Clergy……………………………………$350
  • Clergy & non-clergy spouse…………..$425

After June 10:

  • Clergy……………………………………$375
  • Clergy & non-clergy spouse…………..$450

    (per participant in Week I or II)

Plus:

  • Room & Board per person……………..$328

    (Additional charges for extended stay)

  • Or: Private Room & Board……………..$510

    (Limited availability)

  • Or: Commuter/fees (meals only)………$145

All fees are due by July 2.

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