This is a virtual course. The course consists of a 5-day classroom experience followed by an invitation to engage in regular conversation and continuing education with other trained interim ministers.
This 5-day course combines the training of The Work of the Leader and The Work of the Congregation courses. This course is designed for those individuals who are discerning God’s call to interim ministry. Interim Ministry Training focuses on the work of the interim minister as s/he leads a congregation through the time of transition, as well as on the work of the congregation during this journey.
To enhance the learning experience, participants are required to complete pre-work assignments. Class begins on Monday at 9:00 AM (ET) and ends at 4:00 PM on Friday. Fieldwork starts about 30 days after the last day of class and consists of five conference calls conducted in approximately 30-day intervals. Fieldwork expectations are explained in-depth during the training event.
Cost of this training: $1240
Training Facilitator is the Rev. Dr. Les Robinson. Les worked with the Center for Congregational Health for 21 years before he retired in June 2017. Not only has Les written the training curriculum for Intentional Interim Ministry, but many trainers for educating Intentional Interim Ministers across the world have also adapted his curriculum.