When the pastor leaves: a manual for presbytery intervention during the early interim period

Daniel M Saperstein

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When the pastor leaves: a manual for presbytery intervention during the early interim period

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Daniel M Saperstein. When the Pastor Leaves: a Manual for Presbytery Intervention During the Early Interim Period. McCormick Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/860b6cb4-3156-45cc-9e0e-a6e4425944cb?locale=es.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

D. M. Saperstein. When the pastor leaves: a manual for presbytery intervention during the early interim period. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/860b6cb4-3156-45cc-9e0e-a6e4425944cb?locale=es

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Daniel M Saperstein. When the Pastor Leaves: a Manual for Presbytery Intervention During the Early Interim Period. McCormick Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/860b6cb4-3156-45cc-9e0e-a6e4425944cb?locale=es.

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Daniel M Saperstein

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Congregations--Internal conflict

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The 'early interim' period between the departure of a pastor and the arrival of an interim minister is characterized by elevated congregational anxiety, individual and collective grief, and greater reliance on denominational leaders. Drawing on organizational theory, congregational systems theory, grief and transition research, and interim ministry practice, the author identifies six goals for presbyteries of the PC(USA) to assist congregations during this period. A manual was developed, featuring training modules in Appreciative Inquiry, and other resources to reframe the crisis and to empower lay leadership. Structural strategies include transition teams and temporary supply ministers. Congregational field testing was conducted.

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