Appointment Transition Workshop

Managing the Change of Pastor
with Grace, Gratitude, & Hope

Bishop's letter

Transition Workshops

Attendance at a transition workshop is an important piece of a successful pastoral transition.  Full-time pastors and at least one member of the SPRC for congregations that are being served by full-time pastors are required to attend one of these.  Part-time pastors and at least one member of the SPRC for congregations that are being served by part-time pastors are strongly encouraged to attend one of these.

Watch the video from Saturday, April 29, 2023

Watch the video from Wednesday, May 24, 2023 

Additional resources

• Cross Cultural/Cross Racial Appointments video 
• A PowerPoint presentation will be used during the workshop. Here is a handout of the slides: Transition Workshop.
• Links shared during the workshops
• Creation care actions checklist for churches and parsonages

Transition Notebook

Below are three sections of a virtual notebook (download, save the links, or print as desired). Section Three is provided in 3 parts below because of size:

• The Right Start link below has updated versions of some of the Section Three pages.
• The Point of Appointments (Section Three B).
•  Treasurer/Pastor Checklist (Section Three C).
•  Basic Information for SPRCs on Pastoral Compensation (Section Three C).

Frequently requested documents from the Notebook

• History Sharing Experience
• Quarterly Assessment Report

Information for Clergy Changing Appointments

The New England Conference Benefits Office has information to help clergy and local church treasurers with appointment transitions.

Click here for a checklist and  information on pension, ACH, moving, and more.