An invitation to Reflect on Transitional Ministry Training and Support

Every church will go through transition. This cannot be escaped. Transitional ministry is always happening around us. We almost don’t see it. But we need to recognize its importance of focusing on hard seasons of ministry and we need pastors who are prepared to lead the change it brings.

There is a gap between the need for transitional pastors and our commitment to support their formation for ministry. I’ve spent the past four years reflecting on this gap and considering what might be done about it.

I want to understand what it takes to bridge this gap. I am beginning to form some convictions, but before I can go further with my research, I want to hear what you think.

To capture input, I have developed a survey tool to explore what draws, equips, and sustains pastors to this work. 

Participants are asked to:

1) Answer four initial questions about your denominational affiliation, ordination, and current leadership role. 

2) answer several questions related to Transitional Ministry Training Week 1 and Week 2, and for participants of TMWorkshops | Menucha training sites, there are four additional questions,

3) answer several questions about the type of leadership support you have found helpful following your training. 

4) Finally, there is an optional short essay question that invites you to share anything else you wish to offer about transitional ministry training and leadership support. 

Responses will remain confidential.

Although there will be no direct benefit to participants for taking part in this study, as a researcher I may learn important aspects about what is needed to sustain a pastoral commitment to leading transitional ministry today. To learn more, use the Connect option below to sign up for email updates.