1. Exploring Interim Ministry

2. The Basics Preaching Teaching Counseling Visitation/Pastoral Care Worship Leading Administration

3. Bridging the Gap: 6 Tasks of an Interim Minister Discovering Our History Discovering Our Identity Dealing with Changes in Leadership Renewing Denominational Relationships Preparing for a New Pastor Needs Specific to the Church

4. Discovering Our History Helping the church look at the good and the bad. Patterns of decision making and communicating Failures and successes Conflicts and last three clergy departures Clues for the Future

5. Discovering Our Identity How do others see us? How are we perceived in the community? What ministries are we known for? Can we articulate what it means to be American Baptist? What are our basic Baptist Beliefs? What is our mission priority?

6. Dealing With Changes in Leadership Transition through a Nominating cycle Stepping up to new responsibilities Some may need to step down Mentoring new members Securing and training additional leaders

7. Renewing Denominational Relationships Involvement in Cluster or Area Events Mission promotion Short Term Mission Event Encouraging lay participation in Area or Regional meetings Exposure to Regional/National Staff Stewardship, Camping and Institutional Promotion/Discovery

8. Preparing for a New Pastor Finances (Stewardship/patterns of giving) Housing Office/ Technology Closure of old relationships Rebuilding of Trust Developing anticipation Encouragement of process (patience and prayer)

9. Specific Needs Healing Conflict Management Communication Skills Stewardship Unhealthy patterns among leaders Constructive Change Spiritual Growth Building Program Youth Program