Anniversary Visit to Northside
When I leave an interim church, I promise not to show up for a year. I’m involved in another interim...
The Preacher Who Is Being Considered #1
From chapter 38 of Between Preachers, by Jerrie Barber “What’s the least amount of money it’d take for us to...
When and How Will the Next Preacher Leave?
What’s something you need to discuss with your prospective preacher before you sign the job description and contract? I think...
Preacher Search Suggestions 4
You may want to read the previous three posts: Preacher Search Suggestions 1, Preacher Search Suggestions 2, Preacher Search Suggestions 3. Keep the...
Preacher Search Suggestions 3
Please read previous suggestions: Preacher Search Suggestions 1; Preacher Search Suggestions 2. Don’t promise prospective preachers much. Each member of...
Preacher Search Suggestions 2
This post is second in a series of what I’ve learned “trying out” and serving as an interim in seven congregations....
Barber Bullets 1
This started as a hand-out during the training workshop for the group looking for and evaluating the next preacher. These...
Checking References
“Everything looks good. This man is impressive. He’s devoted to Jesus. His sermons on the net are outstanding—Biblical, interesting, challenging,...
Preacher Search — Interviews
The search team has read recommendations and resumes. They’ve sorted their first impressions into A, B, and C categories. It’s...
Interim Ministry Workshop
Front Row: Alisa Leonard, Susan Sandefur Back Row: Roger Leonard, Dean Miller, Ron Sandefur. We had an elder and wife, a...