Training

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United Methodist Intentional Interim Ministry training
will prepare you to be a transitional specialist!

Transitional Intentional Interim Specialist Training (TIIMS) is designed to help pastors and congregations deal with the stresses of our culture in this time of uncertainty. While this training is specifically designed for those entering an interim situation (death of pastor, long pastorate, pastor leaving ministry, etc.), the training will help you deal with the everyday struggles you will find in any ministry setting. Congregations are hurting and TIIMS training is like a prescription for healing.

Transitional Intentional Interim Specialist Training is a three-phase experience spanning six months of time. Phase I is a three-day introduction to the concepts and principles of Interim Ministry where tools and techniques for this specialized ministry are presented. Phase II is a time in one’s ministry setting using some of the tools and principles learned in Phase I while being coached by a leader with whom they worked in Phase I. Phase III is a re-gathering of the group to further integrate the experiences of Phase II guided by the case studies written during Phase II. Through this training you will learn how to integrate your proven pastoral skill set with the dynamic strategies of interim ministry. You will be equipped to provide pastoral leadership in new and effective ways for congregations with special transitional needs.

 


SEMINARS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
for registration.

August 28-31, 2023, Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist Training Seminar sponsored by
North Texas Conference
at the NTC Ministry Center
500 Maplelawn Dr., Plano, Texas  75075

While this Jurisdictional training opportunity is specifically designed for those entering an interim situation (death of pastor, long pastorate, pastor leaving ministry, etc.), the training will help you deal with the everyday struggles you will find in any ministry setting. Congregations are hurting and TIIMS training is designed to be a prescription for healing.

Transitional Intentional Interim Specialist Training is a three-phase experience spanning six months of time.

  • Phase I is a three-and-a-half-day introduction on August 28-31 to the concepts of Interim Ministry where tools and techniques for this specialized ministry are presented.
  • Phase II utilizes a ministry setting and applies the tools and principles learned
    in Phase I while being coached by a Phase I leader.
  • Phase III the group re-gathers on a date they set to further integrate the experiences of Phase II and is guided by the case studies written during Phase II.

Through this training you will learn how to integrate your proven pastoral skill set with the dynamic strategies of interim ministry. You will be equipped to provide pastoral leadership in new and effective ways for congregations with special transitional needs.

COST: The cost of $850 is now $600 thanks to a special grant! Contact your local Conference to explore if further grants are available for training.

Note to North Texas Conference members: contact your Center for Leadership Development Director Cammy Gaston at cgaston@ntcumc.org for further grant information.

REGISTER BY MAIL OR ONLINE:
Click here to register by MAIL.
Click here to register ONLINE by credit card.
(Look for the TIIMSA Logo.)

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS AUGUST 10.

For more information, email the NTC Center for Leadership Development Director Cammy Gaston at cgaston@ntcumc.org or TIIMSA Lead Trainer Darrell Coats at dr.darrellcoats@gmail.com.

 



 

SEMINARS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PHASE III

2023 Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist Training Seminar sponsored by
Perkins School of Theology,
Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, Texas

Phase I was January 9-12, 2023, followed by Phase II with independent work, and Phase III to be held in May 2023 (dates to be decided.) Both in-person sessions will be held on the Campus of Perkins School of Theology.

Lead trainer is Rev. Dr. Jan Nicholson Angle (Jnicholson@nccumc.org)

The $850 cost covers full training, materials, snacks and lunch. Travel and lodging are not included. (request a list of area hotels that offer a discount)

Register here:

In addition, you are eligible to receive a Certificate in Practical Ministry, with a specialization in Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist, by taking one additional class: Adaptive Leadership. Go to this webpage for more information:

ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP at Perkins Certification in Practical Ministry Core Courses – SMU Perkins School of Theology

 

 



For an overview of the training experience, see the Press Release.