Passing the Baton Pack
Last updated February 10, 2023
Passing the Baton Move Pack
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Introduction - Download PDF
Letter from Clergy Support Team
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Passing the Baton to Your Pastoral Successor
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How Incoming Pastors Can Navigate the Changeover Zone
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“All Things New” by Sally Dyck
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Prayer and Scripture Resources
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Initial Contact with New Church
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Moving Days 2023
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Common Moving Courtesies
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It's a Matter of Ethics
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Good Ideas for the Move - Download PDF
Before the Move Checklists
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After the Move Checklists
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Making the Change - Download PDF
Coping Strategies: Grief and Loss
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Transition Strategies
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) from United
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50 Ways to Improve Pastoral Transitions
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Single Pastor on the Move
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Family on the Move
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Healthy Ways to Care for Self
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Self-Care Considerations: My Covenant for Self-Care
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The Church’s Responsibility for Pastoral Care
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Suggestions for the First Week
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The First 100 Days
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First Year Priorities
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Communication - Download PDF
Leaving Well
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The Metaphor: Passing the Baton
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Sermon Ideas for the Change-Over Zone
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Sermon Ideas for the First 100 Days
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Clergy and Social Media Ethics
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Social Media Guidelines
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Sample Communication
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Pastoral Change Announcement from PPRC
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Incoming Pastor Announcement from PPRC
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Last Email of Outgoing Pastor/how our relationship will change
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Change-Over Zone (Pastoral Transitions) FAQs
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First Email of Incoming Pastor
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Establishing Healthy Communication with the Pastor
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Appropriate Transparency and Oversharing
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Reference Guide (and Where to Find it) - Download PDF
Policy on Parsonage & Cash Housing Allowances
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Guidelines and Recommendations for Church-Provided Residences
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2023 Moving Policy
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Clergy Compensation (Minimum Salary and Salary Supplement)
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Tax Law Changes and Moving Reimbursements
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Clergy Continuing Education & Clergy Vacation
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Pastor Parish Relations Guide - Download PDF
Transition Strategies for Lay Leadership
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New Appointment Administrative Checklist (for the Church staff or Treasurer)
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50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor
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Suggestions for Churches with a Pastor with a Family
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Suggestions for Churches with a Single Pastor
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Suggestions for Churches with a Young Pastor
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What You Can Expect in the First 100 Days
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Resources - Download PDF
Book and Online Resources List
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