Interim Pastors Education Conference
July 22-27, 2012
“The Art of Transitional Ministry”
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 five 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.
Faculty
- Jeff Cheifetz
- Aleida Jernigan
- Jeff Kunkel
- Renee Rico
- Carol Shellenberger
- Dick and Jeni Wiggers (spouse track)
Who Should Attend
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, 2008), 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.
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.
Governing Body representatives and Committee on Ministry members are urged to attend. It is an opportunity to become familiar with the concerns of interim ministers. The requirement for interim experience is waived for persons in this group who have completed Week I and wish to take Week II.
This conference is sponsored by Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center in cooperation with the Interim Ministry Consortium and endorsed by Synod of the Pacific and Synod of Southern California & Hawaii.
Program and Materials Per Person
| After 6/8 | ||
| Clergy | $355 | $380 |
| Non-clergy Spouse | $80 |
Accommodations
| Per Person (double occupancy) | $361 |
| Private Room (limited availability) | $561 |
| Commuter (meals only) | $171 |
- Includes Sunday dinner through Friday sack lunch; No Wednesday dinner
- 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, 2010), or current middle Governing Body responsibilities with interim pastors & congregations. There are several homework assignments to prepare prior to Week II so early registration is advised.
- Limited enrollment. Please register early.
- Registrations for Week II must be received by May 25 to be accepted. Registrations for Week I must be postmarked by June 22 to be accepted. These dates are required because of advance reading and papers, which must be prepared before attendance at the event.
- 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 22 will receive a refund of all funds paid, minus the $100 deposit. Cancellations received between June 22 and July 6 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 6.