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Pastoral
Transition & Vacancy
Exit ~ Vacancy ~ Call Process |
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This page (a work in process) provides information
related to pastoral transition and vacancy, addressing
these matters in three sections: exit of a pastor, vacancy
(the time between regularly called pastors), and call
process. You will find here numerous downloadable
resources. If anything is unclear, please fell free to contact the bishop. You can jump directly to the section that interests you by clicking: exit, vacancy or call process. |
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Exit ~ The Pastor is LeavingThere are many steps to the exit process with pastor,
council officers, and the bishop/dean each participating
at different points. The following chart lays out the
recommended sequence of activity and who in the process
has responsibility in each step. Also included are the
download links for the relevant documents. The bishop may
delegate some duties to the dean of the conference.
Here is some additional information about each of the documents mentioned. Everything here deals with pastors; once we have deacons under call in the synod, we'll develop documents appropriate to that roster of clergy.
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Vacancy ~ Church Life Between Regularly Called PastorsWho's going to preach? Who will visit the shut-ins? What
happens if someone ends up in the hospital? These and many
other questions are raised when ever a congregation faces
pastoral vacancy. To help address these questions the
following are provided.
Interim PastorThere is a lengthy discussion on interim pastorates in
the Handbook for Pastoral Vacancy in the Congregation.
This should be reviewed. Compensation for an interim
pastor will depend upon the type of interim and the mutual
agreement of the congregation and the interim pastor.
WorshipPlanning WorshipIt can be difficult planning worship and making sure that the seasonal changes take place. A new page is up to help you. Check out our Worship Aids.Supply PreachersHow this is answered may depend upon the appointment of
the interim pastor. Refer to the Handbook for Pastoral
Vacancy in the Congregation (supra) for discussion
and details. If the interim is not the regular preacher
(which is usually the case), one may find a list of supply preachers here. Communing Shut-ins etc.A comprehensive guideline for lay Eucharistic ministry may be downloaded here (pdf). |
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Call Process ~ Calling a PastorThis section outgrew this page. Click here for all matters
related to calling a pastor. If you are calling a deacon or would like more information about what a deacon could mean for your congregational ministry, contact the bishop. |
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West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod,
℅ St. Paul Lutheran Church, 309 Baldwin Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 304-363-4030 + Porter@WV-WMD.org Last update: 2 January 2024 |