Passing the Baton Move 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

14

 

 

Moving Days 2023

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Common Moving Courtesies

15

 

 

It's a Matter of Ethics

16
 

 

Good Ideas for the Move - Download PDF

 

Before the Move Checklists

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After the Move Checklists

20
 

 

Making the Change - Download PDF

 

Coping Strategies: Grief and Loss

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Transition Strategies

23

 

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) from United 

25

 

 

50 Ways to Improve Pastoral Transitions

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Single Pastor on the Move

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Family on the Move

29

 

 

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

33

 

 

Suggestions for the First Week

34

 

 

The First 100 Days

35

 

 

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

  • Pastoral Change Announcement from PPRC

  • Incoming Pastor Announcement from PPRC

  • Last Email of Outgoing Pastor/how our relationship will change

  • Change-Over Zone (Pastoral Transitions) FAQs

  • First Email of Incoming Pastor

  • 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)

70

 

 

Tax Law Changes and Moving Reimbursements

71

 

 

Clergy Continuing Education & Clergy Vacation

72
 

 

Pastor Parish Relations Guide - Download PDF

 

Transition Strategies for Lay Leadership

74

 

 

New Appointment Administrative Checklist (for the Church staff or Treasurer)

75

 

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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