One part of clergy transitions we don’t often talk about is the grief and stress pastors feel when saying goodbye—not just to a congregation they have loved, but to a whole community they’ve called home.
If you’re in that season—or know someone who is—we invite you to watch this webinar from our archives, designed to speak directly to that experience.
Featured Webinar: Dimensions in Transition, with Amy Thompson
As you are amid this season of pastoral transition, you will find yourself, your family members, your congregation experiencing a range of emotions in response to the upcoming change in pastoral appointment. The dimensions of a transition vary for each person, but typically include emotional reactions, psychological reactions, grief and loss, and various levels of stress.
The challenge for clergy is trying to walk this path for themselves while also trying to support family members and congregations with the pending pastoral change. This seminar will increase your awareness about grief and loss related to the transition and provide some tools to assist you in navigating the emotional and psychological impact of the transition.
Amy Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker who calls herself “a fun-loving, outgoing Jesus girl.” At the time of the recording, she was serving as the Missouri Conference Lay Leader.
Not a pastor who is moving?
This is just one of more than 100 free, on-demand webinars available in our growing online library—covering a wide range of topics cultivated with church leaders in mind.
Whether you are clergy or laity, United Methodist or an ecumenical friend, we’re confident you’ll find resources that speak to your ministry and inspire your leadership.