The Transition Process Checklist is a discernment tool for helping the congregation to determine its readiness to begin the call process. It includes a form that needs to be completed and returned to both the dean and the assistant to the bishop assigned to the congregation. Locate your conference dean.
Additional Resources
Transitions/Call Process: Open Positions
“Thanksgiving At Conclusion Of Call” (this resource is found in section 1 of the Transition Manual)
Enrich & Transform: Welcoming LGBTQ Candidates into the Call Process
Definitions & Guidelines for Discipline
Table of Contents for Generic Safety Template (list of helpful/important policies and safety documents)
Mission Insite Start-up Instructions Core View Community View Fusion View
Administrative Handbook for Congregational Councils
From the Transition Manual
(updated September 2023)
Sections 1-2: The Interim & Discernment Period
Sections 3-5: The Call Committee & Congregation Mission Profile
Sections 6-8: Interviewing & Calling a New Pastor
Sections 9-11: Welcoming the New Pastor & Early Ministry
