tim skills and tools

Below you’ll find a list of essential skills and tools for your work as an interim practitioner. The link will take you to a Google Drive folder containing a variety of resources on that topic. Suggested additions to these folders may be sent to Joel Morgan at pastorjoel0410@gmail.com

tim contracting

Resources for crafting an effective agreement that provides structure and effective goals for your work together

congregation assessment

Tools for gaining an accurate and shared picture of organizational, missional, and/or ministry health

learning teams

Guidance for gathering, organizing, and equipping a team to assess, explore, and engage the congregation in movement toward mission & ministry health.

communication

Ideas and resources for engaging the entire congregation during the interim period.

governance & Finance

Guidance for finding the right structure for your congregation’s size and culture.

staffing

Guidance on staffing for mission as well as dealing with staffing issues common to congregations.

stewardship

Resources for assessing and nurturing Biblical understanding and practices for healthy personal and congregational stewardship of resources.

conflict

Resources for assessing and leveraging conflict as opportunity for deeper understanding and trust.

history & CULTURE

Discover ideas and tools for telling the congregation’s story as a way to identify culture & values, and give thanks for God’s faithful providing on the journey.

misconduct

Understand the issues particular to staff and leader misconduct and pathways to restored health and trust.

A diverse group of adults and children garden together in raised beds, with banners reading "Harvest of Unity," "Kehilat Shalom," and "Grace Community Church" displayed on a wooden fence behind them.

Models for cong partnership

Resources as you consider ways for congregations to share

other topic?

Discover enlightening articles on faith, spirituality, and Christian living.