A Resource for Clergy and Congregations in Transition

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A Resource for Clergy and Congregations in
Transition
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• FRESH START is a program for clergy in new
  parishes and their congregations.
• FRESH START seeks to strengthen the relationships
  between clergy and congregational lay leaders
  during critical periods of change in leadership.

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Lets Try Using a Scriptural Lens
Jesus in the wilderness, tempted by Satan, with
the wild beasts, and waited on by Angels
Mark 19-13
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Elements Of Transition

• How would you describe your experience of
  transition from your previous rector to now?
• What was your experience of
• Baptism/New Hopes
• Wilderness
• Satan/Tempter
• Beasts
• Angels

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How can Fresh Start help with the transition
process?

• Efforts spent in the early stages of the new
  relationship help ensure a smoother journey for
  congregation and clergy
• The product is relationship
• The wisdom is in the room

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Sample education units

• Saying Goodbye...Saying Hello
• History Taking and Understanding
• Understanding Transition and Managing Change
• Clarifying Roles
• Conflict and Church Size

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Enhancing congregational leadership by

• assisting with the transition issues inherent in
  any new ministry
• sharpening the skills of lay leaders and clergy
  for congregational development
• strengthening the collegial relationships among
  the congregations of a region and
• deepening the trust and interconnection amongst
  clergy, lay leaders of congregations and the
  bishops office.

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Anticipated outcomes for parishes

• Provide opportunities for clergy and lay leaders
  to learn together and discuss issues of
  transition outside the parish
• Develop a framework for conversations about
  mutual ministry within the congregation
• Increase proactive communication amongst clergy
  and lay leaders

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What is change like for you?

• Wisdom from the Vicar of Dibley
• Video Clip

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Process to get involved
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Remember You Are Not Alone

• Congregational consultants
• Training programs
• Spiritual directors
• Fresh Start Coordinator
• Jackie Pidduck
• jpidduck_at_hotmail.com
• 453-4655