Convention Workbook

INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY
Your District continues to be committed
to this vital ministry. Our Vision for the
future includes:
• Training for circuit counselors in
congregational dynamics and the
advantages of IIM
• Renewal of opportunities for local
continuing education for the IIP’s
in the PSD
• More training and skills for IIP’s in
the area of revitalization to help
congregations become missional in
a post-churched culture
Truly the Lord continues to bless this
ministry beyond expectation. It has
provided another testimony to the Holy
Spirit’s work whenever we give space for
the Spirit to lead, guide and empower
God’s people. We thank God for our
pioneering leaders and we ask you for your
prayers as we seek to strengthen and
improve this ministry to congregations.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Peter Alexander
Rev. Dr. Richard Paul, Co-Directors
"The goal of interim ministry is to
use wisely the time between pastors
to foster a congregational climate
and culture that supports and is
congruent with the Church’s God-
given mission. Such a climate is
less encumbered by the weight of
the past or “stuck” with
unmanaged anxiety about the
future. Transition times are
crises/opportunities—both
reparative and preparative.
Members of healthy congregations
are growing in knowledge about
who who they are, where they are
going, and why why they are here.
They are “ready for the adventure”
of the next chapter of ministry."
Pr. Peter Alexander
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