In my experience serving congregations
as a transitional pastor I have found that the “end game” is one
of the most challenging things to navigate. Figuring out how to match
my departure with the conclusion of the Search Committee’s efforts
to call your next Settled Pastor is tricky business. I don’t want
to leave too soon and I don’t want to wait too long. So much
depends on factors that cannot be controlled. And so, in the interest
of keeping you informed about what’s happening, I want to let you
know that I am in final negotiations with a congregation to become
their new Settled Pastor. There will be more details to share in a
few weeks. For now please know that I am not gone yet and as long as
I am here I am committed to joyfully serving as your pastor. I have
kept the leadership of the congregation informed and they are already
working on plans to smoothly carry you through whatever gap there
might be between my leaving and your new pastor’s arrival. This is
an exciting time, for me and for you. I look forward to sharing more
with you soon as things continue to unfold.
- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in
the flow)
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