Moving On---Moving Forward: A Guide for Pastors in Transition

Michael Anthony · Mick Boersma

May 2009 · Sold by Zondervan

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304

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About this ebook

For most pastors and church staff members, gone are the days of serving at the same church for twenty or thirty years. What’s more, the landscape of pastoral hiring has changed, with the advent of more sophisticated search committees, the Internet, and professional search firms. But the fine art of changing churches or moving to a new career isn’t something most of us learned in seminary.Whether you are searching for your first position or are a seasoned veteran wrestling with if, when, and how to move on, Moving On, Moving Forward will help you navigate the ins and outs of the ministry employment maze. Based on research with nearly 200 pastors who themselves have gone through transitions in ministry, this book uniquely addresses the needs of people in ministry. It deals with the crucial and sometimes painful emotional and familial issues involved in ministry transition. And it is immensely practical and informed by many real-life examples. Topics covered include dealing with search committees, writing a letter of resignation, preparing a resume, negotiating compensation, and more. Includes charts and worksheets.

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About the author

Michael Anthony is an award-winning speaker and author. He's the cofounder of Courage Matters (CourageMatters.com) and co-creator of the Modivation Journal and the Invisible Bible Journal. He has served in pastoral ministry for nearly two decades and has been featured in major news outlets and publications, such as the New York Times, Fox, CNN, ABC News, CBS News, CBN, The Christian Post, Charisma News, and more. He considers his greatest accomplishments to be marrying his wife, Janet, and raising and enjoying life with their two sons, Titus and Simeon.

Dr. Mick Boersma is associate professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology. He serves as the director of field education for the MDiv degree, where his primary responsibility is preparing ministry leaders to enter pastoral ministry. He is also the director of Talbot’s Seque Program, which provides ministry resources to thousands of Talbot alumni currently in ministry settings. He is a consultant to pastors in transition and to church boards seeking candidates for pastoral leadership.

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