Losing the lead pastor at a church is never easy. It doesn’t matter if it was due to a sudden loss (a death or an abrupt resignation or firing) or one that you saw coming (a planned-for retirement or a resignation with plenty of notice). There are still challenges. A church that has seen a string …
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VitalChurch Interim Pastor Finishes Up Successful Intentional Interim Period in Massachusetts Church
Another intentional interim period just came to an end for one of our VitalChurch interim pastors. Gregg Caruso, VitalChurch Managing Partner, spent 20 months at Christ Community Church (CCC) in East Taunton, Massachusetts. CCC was experiencing a time of transition following the departure of the …
VitalChurch’s Approach to Transitioning from an Interim Pastor to a New Permanent Senior Pastor
Transitions can be tough. Very few people like change, and those in churches are no different. Hiring an interim pastor can help "soften the blow" when transitioning to a new pastor, but even transitioning from an interim pastor to a new senior pastor can be tough. People get used to a certain style …