Is your church stuck? Do you go around and around, discussing the need for change, but fail to get anything off the ground? This book helps people talk about their fears and plan for the future.
Change happens, nothing ever stays the same. We know this. But, why is major change so painful for church leaders? This book talks about change and transition in simple terms. It is a must-read for:
+ Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations or Search Committees working through a staff or clergy transition. It provides a step-by-step process for introducing the new person to the congregation and helping the old exit.
+ Church leaders who are seeking to do something bold and new. Perhaps it involves adding a contemporary worship service, consolidating staff and/or rethinking their responsibilities, or moving to a new location
+ Vision Committees for congregations in changing neighborhoods.
+ Those practicing discernment in times of denominational upheaval
Solid. Well researched. Easy to understand. This book helps leaders lead in times of transition.
Workbook sized paperback, 144 pages, 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches, 1.15 lb.
How the Bible Talks about Transition: Transitional Periods have Always been a Part of God's Method for Leading People
How Long Will We Be Here? Recognizing that Where You Are, as a Church, Is Because God has a Reason for Your Being Here.
What Does It Mean To Be A Church? Discovering Your Church's Reason for Existence.
How to Choose a Yardstick: Making Sure the Measurements Reflect the Goals
How to Understand the Eight Facts About Change while Promoting and Accepting Risk
About the Authors
Bill Kemp is a trained intentional transitional consultant and interim pastor with over twenty years of experience in this specialized ministry. He hosts the Trained Transitional Interim Interim Ministry podcast at TIIMSA.org
Review
"Our congregation is in a "visioning" process and I've found Kemp's book very helpful. Although his format doesn't exactly fit our situation, the principles and suggestions are so very insightful, emerging from his personal experience and wisdom. It is full of gems for any church facing transition (resulting from any circumstance). Our's is a transition of constituency and context. We've had no crisis (and the book is great for crisis recovery), but Kemp's insights have been highly applicable." - David E McIntyre (Suburban Pastor)
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