This Handbook is provided for you by the Empowering Leaders Team of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. The primary work of this team is to assist churches in transition, churches experiencing conflict, churches seeking a pastor, and pastors exploring new ministry opportunities.
It is our prayer and goal to be helpful to your church through the transition of your pastor’s resignation and movement toward calling your next pastor. We all know the challenges following the resignation or termination of a church’s pastor. This Handbook is designed to assist you throughout this process, and many churches feel they have benefited from the resources identified in it.
We strongly recommend you contact and utilize the services of your Director of Missions and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board Field Strategist for your area. Many Directors of Missions and all Field Strategists are trained and experienced in helping churches through this process. They are eager to meet with the Deacons, Transition Committee, or Pastor Search Committee to provide consultation and training. While some members and leaders of the church may have provided leadership during a prior time of transition, it is often helpful to utilize resources of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.
May God bless you and lead you as your church moves foward in your work of finding that one that God would have you call to be pastor of your church.
Dr. John V. Upton, Executive Director
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