Churches-in-Transition and Pulpit Committee Training flyer.

Every church, will, at some point-in-time, experience a pastoral transition. Regardless of the church’s denomination, congregation size, staff model, location, or budget size, EVERY church will eventually experience a transition of pastoral leadership.

  1. “Will your leadership and congregation be prepared when the transition time comes?”
  2. “Where do you go for guidance and reliable transitional training?”

CBA1’s Churches-in-Transition (CIT) Ministry – pronounced “sight” ministry, trains pulpit/search committees, pastors, Diaconates, and congregations to be prepared for periods of pastoral transitions.

Facilitator: Dr. William H. Whitaker, II

Learning Goals:

  •  The Three (3) Essential Phases of the Pastoral Search Process
  •  Pulpit/Search Committee Development & Responsibilities
  •  Congregational Preparations for the New Pastoral Leadership

Training Topics:

  • How/When to Yourself & Your Family for a New “Move of God” (for Pastors)
  • Developing and Maintaining Ministry Momentum During a Pastoral Vacancy
  • The Search: Guidelines for Presenting Pastoral Candidates to Your Congregation

Who is Invited to Attend Virtually:

  • Pastors Desiring to Learn How to Build Healthy Relationships with a New Congregation
  • Deacons, Deaconesses, and Trustees Desiring to Learn How to Work in Concert with a New Pastor
  • Congregations/Church Members Desiring Learn How to Trust and Follow New Pastoral Leadership

Training Platform (How to Attend):

  •  Virtual Synchronous on Zoom
  •  The SLC classroom (Zoom) opens 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
  •  Estimated duration of training is 60 to 90 minutes
  •  No Registration Needed. Arrive. Enjoy. Leave the Rest to Us!