When pastors leave, a congregation begins the process of looking for new leadership.  Similarly, clergy leaving and clergy being considered for call begin a process of evaluation.  The following resources help both clergy and congregation through this important process.

Books

• Considering a New Call by James Antal (Alban) (B2480)
• Change of Pastors and How It Affects Change in the Congregation by Loren Mead (Alban) (B3121)
• Alban Guide to Managing the Pastoral Search Process by John Vonhof
• Elephant in the Boardroom: Speaking the Unspoken about Pastoral Transitions by Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree
• Pastors in Transition by Dean Hoge and J. Wenger (B3193)

Printed Resources

• Running Through the Thistles: Terminating a Ministerial Relationship with a Parish by Roy Oswald (PR808)
• So You’re on the Search Committee by Bunty Ketcham (PR1007)
• Ending Well, Starting Strong (Alban) PR1008

Organization

Interim Ministry Network (external link)
Dedicated to encouraging and educating congregational leaders during interim periods, the Interim Ministry Network provides education and information on the interim process, professional support and development, and practice standards.  Call synod office for contact information.

Other Media

• “To Call a Pastor: Helping Call Committees” (VT1620)
• Why You Should Develop a Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (VT2466)
• Many Voices Discussion Video for “The Congregation” (VT2466)
• “Ending Well, Starting Strong” (C299)
• Clergy/Staff Selection Tips (articles from Net Results) (K75)

The preceding resources are highlighted and recommended for your consideration. If you have questions or would like to reserve a resource, contact Julie Aageson at 701-232-3381 or julie.aageson@ecunet.org

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Eastern North Dakota Synod - ELCA: Resources for Calling a New Pastor

Leadership in the church is a multi-faceted topic. Whether we are talking about basic issues of faith formation and transformation or about management, the following resources may be especially useful for church leaders and congregation councils. Many additional print resources also are timely and important. Whatever leadership issues you may be facing, you will find here topics for monthly meetings, for faith formation and growth, new models for ministry, challenges to the way things may have been done in the past. Much food for thought!

Featured Resources:

• First Call (video)
• The In-Between Times: A Time of Pastoral Transition (video)
• To Call a Pastor: Helping Call Committees to Serve Effectively (video)
• The Opening Door: Calling a Woman as Pastor (video)
• Changing the Rhythm of Parish Ministry (video)
• The Rabbi’s Gift (video)
• The Overwhelming Love of God (video)
• The Goose Story (video)
• The Hardest Job: Leading a Congregation to Live From Its Liturgy (video)
• How Do We Help? The Goal of Christian Ministry (video)
• Taking Stock–the Shape of Faith Among American Protestants
• The Business of Paradigms (video)
• Paradigm Pioneers (video)
• The Church in a Changing Culture (video)
• Choices: New Concepts for Ministry in the 21st Century (video)
• The Power of Vision (video)
• A Call to Visionary Leadership (video)
• The Abilene Paradox (video)
• Fish! (video)
• Fish! Sticks (video)
• Congregational Planning Series (video)
• Leadership and the New Science (video)
• Leadership for the Congregation (video)
• A Peacock in the Land of Penguins (video)
• Running Good Meetings (video)
• Reinventing Leadership (video)
• Leadership for a Church in Mission (video)
• Riding the Wave: Strategies for Change (video)
• The Balancing Act–the Congregation as Emotional System (video)
• Groupthink (video)
• Congregation As Emotional System (video)
• How Your Church Family Works (video)
• Talking 9 to 5: Women and Men in the Workplace (video)
• Conflict in the Church (video)
• The Asoh Defense: Managing Blame and Forgiveness (video)

The preceding resources are highlighted and recommended for your consideration. If you have questions or would like to reserve a resource, contact Julie Aageson at 701-232-3381 or julie.aageson@ecunet.org

Visit the EaND Resource Center | Search the Catalog

Eastern North Dakota Synod - ELCA: Resources for Church Leaders