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PASTOR: Ric Veal - our Transitional Pastor. (wife, Robin)

TRANSITIONAL PASTOR SUMMARY:

A Transitional Pastor is a Shepherd who serves a Church temporarily to help it move from one season of leadership to the next. The ministry is simple at its core: stabilize, guide, heal, and prepare the Church for its next long-term Pastor God is sending.

THE MINISTRY OF A TRANSITIONAL PASTOR

1. A Transitional Pastor Is a Temporary Shepherd

A. A Transitional Pastor serves for a season, not forever. Their calling is to shepherd the Church between long-term Pastors.

~I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. Jer 3:15

B. Their ministry is NOT to replace the next Pastor but to

prepare the way for them.

2. A Transitional Pastor Helps the Church Heal.

A. Many Churches enter transition with wounds – conflict, grief, confusion, or discouragement. A Transitional Pastor helps bring peace, clarity, and restoration.

~Blessed are the peacemakers. Matt 5:9

~Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit Eph 4:3

B. They help the Church deal with the past so it can move into the future with health.

3. A Transitional Pastor Strengthens the Church

A. They help the Church return to healthy rhythms of worship, discipleship, leadership, and missions.

~Equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. Eph 4:12

~Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor 14:40

B. Their ministry stabilizes the Church and strengthens its foundation.

4. A Transitional Pastor Prepares the Church for Its Next Leader

A. They help the Church understand who it is, what God is calling it to do, and what kind of Pastor it needs next.

~Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be

established. Prov 16:3

B. They help the Church look forward with hope and clarity.

MINISTER OF MUSIC: Rev. Bob Peebles  (wife, Sharon)

MINISTRY ASSISTANT - your Office contact: Lisa Stewart (husband, John)