Pastor Transition and Right Start

Right Start seeks to:

Help pastors make a successful exchange of the baton in the “change-over zone.”
Ensure pastors receive information they need on practical matters including pension, health insurance and conference moving policy.
Convey the importance of clergy ethics in the transition process.
Prepare pastors to take the baton in a new appointment.

2023 DATES

April 25-26, 2023 - Right Start in Columbia
6-8 p.m. on May 15 - Why a New Pastor’s Arrival is an Opportunity for IMPACT with Kay Kotan
June 27 - Move Out Day
June 28 - Move In Day
July 2 - First Sunday in New Appointment

Laity of churches in transition, join us at 6-8 p.m. on May 15 for a webinar for lay leaders to help prepare your church to build momentum through the pastoral transition. Two to four lay leaders from each church in transition should attend. Participants will receive a Collaborative Preparation Guide to assist you in making the pastoral transition in your church. The webinar and guide will fulfill three primary purposes:

Establish a clear preliminary lay of the land prior to the new pastor’s arrival
Present clear next steps to prepare for and receive the in-coming pastor
Provide the opportunity for a fresh laity perspective on the future of the church towards God’s preferred future

Available Resources

Passing the Baton Pack
A practical guide for both local church leaders and pastors experiencing a pastoral transition.

Pastor Transition Resources
See the full list of resources for pastors and local churches in transition.

Benefits Information for Pastors in Transition
View helpful documents and important forms related to health insurance, pension and retirement.