Call Process Booklet
Call Process Booklet EDITED - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
Call Process Booklet EDITED - Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
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God’s<br />
work.<br />
Our<br />
hands.<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Overview Page 1<br />
The <strong>Call</strong> <strong>Process</strong> Page 1<br />
Theological Background Page 3<br />
Overview—Things to DoPage 5<br />
Words of Encouragement Page 5<br />
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Timing Page 6<br />
Overview Resources Page 8<br />
Suggested Prayers Page 9<br />
Healthy Transitions Page 10<br />
Saying Goodbye Page 10<br />
Model Covenant for Congregations Page 11<br />
Model Covenant for Departing Pastor Page 12<br />
Model Covenant for Departing Family Page 13<br />
Model Covenant for Arriving Pastor Page 14<br />
Bibliography Page 15<br />
Passages Bible Study Page 16<br />
Ending Well Page 21<br />
Thanksgiving and Praise Page 21<br />
Ending Well—Step by StepPage 22<br />
Ending Well—Things to DoPage 23<br />
Words of Encouragement Page 25<br />
Ending Well Resources Page 28<br />
Suggested Prayers Page 29<br />
Sample Service of Farewell and Godspeed Page 30<br />
Exit Interview of Pastor by Congregation Council Page 32<br />
Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world<br />
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