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Interim Ministry Working Group of the Ohio Conference UCC
and the Christian Church (DOC) in Ohio

• Disseminate information about interim ministry to Interim Ministers; Conference, Association and Commission staff; potential Interim Ministers; and the Associations' Church and Ministry Departments

• Provide education for those interested in Interim Ministry

• Provide continuing education for those doing Interim Ministry

• Encourage churches in transition to consider a period of interim ministry time

• Administer the Rezash Fund

• Create and encourage networking for those involved in interim ministry

• Create and maintain a list of those in the Conference involved in interim ministry

• Provide guidance to Associations through the Departments for Church and Ministry

• Interim ministers
• Those who want to explore interim ministry as an option

It would also be helpful to:

• Settled ministers who want to consider how they work with transitions in their settled positions
• Retired ministers who occasionally serve as an interim do not want to invest in complete training

Most of the courses are offered in local church (rather than retreat) settings and designed for commuters, with evenings off.  

Those who want to continue the full training program can follow the 3-day course with a 5-day residential course and field work project, Intentional Interim Ministry, offered by the Interim Ministry Network. Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry is a prerequisite for Intentional Interim Ministry.  Click here for complete information, training dates and locations.

Rezash Fund Grants are available for those who attend the 5-day Intentional Interim Ministry training.   Click here for information (PDF format) about qualifications, guidelines and a grant application.  
        

Interim Ministry Network website:   www.imnedu.org

Click here for information (PDF) about grants available to help support the cost 
of attending Intentional Interim Ministry training.

The Interim Minister Guidelines and Resources for Ohio Conference United Church of Christ and Ohio Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
(The Guidelines and Resources file contains all of the resources listed individually below, except for the Grant Application.)

Interim Ministry Profile Update Form

Our Pastor Is Leaving: A Guide for Church Leaders (Word format)

Sample Interim Ministry Covenant

Sample Interim Ministry Covenant  (Word format)

Rezash Interim Ministry Fund Application

Rezash Interim Ministry Remittance Form

Rezash Fund Interim Ministry Training Grant Application

Rezash Fund Interim Ministry Training Grant Application (Word format)

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