Who “Redevelopment: Transitional Pastoring That Transforms Churches” is for:
It’s for pastors who are thinking about transitional ministry.
Many pastors are curious about what it would be like to do transitional ministry. Some of you have acquired a great deal of knowledge, skill, and wisdom through many years of serving as a solo pastor (the only pastor of a small church), a senior or lead pastor, an associate pastor, or a youth pastor. If you’re looking for something easier, this book is not for you. If you’re looking for an adventure, then this book and the ministry it describes are worth your consideration. This book won’t give you all the training you need, but it will tell you what you need to study and what skills you may need to develop.
It’s also for transitional (or interim) pastors.
Some of you are already doing a great job in the ministry of helping churches survive and thrive during their transitions between long-term pastors. You may call yourself an interim pastor, an intentional interim pastor, a restoration pastor, or a transitional pastor. (I will have more to say about the confusing terminology of this profession later in the book.) As a professional who strives for excellence, you’re always interested in improving your skills and increasing your effectiveness. If you’re serving as a traditional transitional pastor – providing good teaching and loving shepherding care but not very involved in changing the churches that you serve – this book will help you take your ministry to the next level: that of the redevelopment transitional pastor.
It’s also for lay leaders.
Some of you are interested in finding out what a transitional pastor might be able to bring to your congregation. You might want to go right to chapter one and learn about the value of these unique ministers of the gospel. Transitional pastors are increasingly being recommended by denominational leaders who know how much good they can do in churches. “Redevelopment: Transitional Pastoring That Transforms Churches” (and especially chapter one) will help you understand why.
Brian is now offering this book on a donation basis. Use the response box at the bottom of this page and tell me which book you want, how many copies you need, and give me a good mailing address. I will send the books ASAP, and you can send me a check for any amount you feel led to send:
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