An association of Lutherans who work with congregations in transition.
NALIP-Sponsored Educational Opportunities
Intentional Interim Ministry is a focused approach for guiding congregations through difficult transitions.
The loss of a long-term pastor, misconduct, death of a leader, conflict, the need to clarify mission in changing
circumstances
these and other challenges may confront congregations in the time between regularly-called pastors.
Dealing with such unfinished business during the interim time helps prepare a congregation for a successful ministry
with its next called pastor.
Intentional Interim Ministry is not simply maintenance ministry while the Call process unfolds. It is ministry with
specific "intentions" to be accomplished -- goals identified by a synod/district process, by an intervention team, or by the
congregation's own leaders. Over the past two and a half decades, an Interim Process has been developed and shaped
for bridging, in a highly productive way, the time between called pastors.
In 2004, the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors, (NALIP), celebrated the 10th anniversary of its founding
by a small group of visionary interim pastors. An important component of their dream was to produce interim training
curriculum that would include a specifically Lutheran focus and a connection to our national church structure and polity. That vision
has now borne fruit. NALIP is pleased to announce upcoming educational opportunities for Lutheran Intentional Interim
Ministry.
DISCERNMENT FOR INTERIM MINISTRY
12 hour events
- July 29-30, 2008 - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
- Sep. 18-19, 2008 - Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
- February 16-17, 2009 - Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ
Do I have the experience, the leadership gifts, and the calling to Interim Ministry?
This event is specifically designed to identify personal and pastoral gifts
needed for this rewarding ministry, and to help you become aware of professional and lifestyle challenges. In the process
you will also work with synod staff to discern whether they can affirm and use your gifts for Intentional Interim Ministry.
Note: Discernment Events can easily be scheduled by synods or regions for as few as ten participants at a modest fee.
This new workshop was specially designed as a low-cost introduction to interim ministry issues before enrollment in the
60-hour training course.
BASIC EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICE OF INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY
Six month program, three sequential phases
- Oct. 27-31, 2008 - Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN Phase I
- Nov. 3-7, 2008 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO Phase I
- January 12-16, 2009 Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ Phase I
- January 26-30, 2009 - The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA Phase III
- April 27 - May 1, 2009 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO Phase III
- May 4-8, 2009 - Mt. Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN Phase III
- July 27-31, 2009 Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ Phase III
The NALIP Basic Education curriculum is designed to introduce clergy and lay professionals to the practice of intentional interim ministry. Although focusing on Lutheran theology and polity, the event is open to all lay leaders and clergy desiring and/or called to this special ministry in congregations during a pastoral transition.
This course is designed in three phases (Planting, Cultivating, and Harvesting) covering a period of about six months. The first and third phases are in-residence, beginning at noon on Monday and concluding at noon on Friday with a total of at least 60 contact hours.
Phase I (Planting) is a residential week focusing on the theory, theology, leadership skills and congregational systems related to intentional interim ministry. We examine the interim journey through scenarios (propositional learning) including the dynamics of entry, pre-entry, stages and tasks of the congregation, emotional systems, conflict, grief, power structures, and leadership skills necessary to lead the congregation, and exiting/closure issues.
Phase II (Cultivating) is a six month experience in a parish or institutional setting, ideally in a leadership transition, in which the participant in this program "puts into practice" the material learned in Phase I. During this time, you will learn contracting (covenanting), work on personal learning goals, and write two critical incident reports, all under the supervisor of your chosen fieldwork supervisor.
Phase III (Harvesting) is the second residential week in which through a group process you will share one of your critical incident reports, review material learned in Phase I, and learn more about the dynamics of congregations in pastoral transition, and your leadership skills and needs. You will also discuss the biblical and theological connections in this special ministry as specifically related to the Lutheran church.
Note: Participants are responsible for securing a situation in which to complete Phase II fieldwork requirements. While most participants in the program will have a ministry site, some may not. NALIP program faculty will help you define options available for your fieldwork.
All participants who satisfactorily complete the assigned work in this educational opportunity will receive a "Certificate of Completion." Participants are cautioned that completion of the program is not to be construed as "certification" or "accreditation" as an intentional interim pastor. You are advised to speak with your district president or synod bishop about placement and further recognition.
Persons interested in enrolling in a NALIP sponsored Basic Education Events are advised to visit the site of the respective institutions at which these events are scheduled. There are slight differences in course presentations and fee structures.
Continuing Interim Education
These short courses are designed for interim practitioners and those pastors serving conventional calls who seek advanced skills in leading the congregation to redefine its identity, working more effectively with staff, and helping congregations process their challenges and opportunities. Each course description indicates the length of the course.
BUILDING INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS
For those serving either interim or conventional calls
October 13-16, 2008 - Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center, Farmington, MN CANCELLED
- February 17-20, 2009 Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ
For the purposes of this training, leadership is defined as: "mobilizing a group of people to work on their tough issues." Ronald Heifetz, Leadership Without Easy Answers, 1994, Harvard University Business Press.
The rationale for this training event is the belief of the trainers, from personal experience and viewing the church around the country, that the church lacks skilled and trained leaders.
The church has many great managers-those who can get work done-but few leaders-those who can mobilize a group to work on their tough issues. Therefore, because of the times in which we live, it is imperative that we work to develop trained and skilled leaders who can empower congregations to work on their tough issues to lower the barriers that prevent the congregation from accomplishing its ministry.
Through the use of propositions and scenarios written to reflect the ministry settings of both interim called and conventionally called clergy, each group will work together to build their understanding and practice of intentional leadership skills.
Pre-requisites for this event include reading The 5th Discipline, by Peter Senge; Leadership Without Easy Answers, by Ronald Heifetz; and completing an Insights profile.
The Building Intentional Leadership Skills course is co-sponsored by NALIP and Luther Seminary and is open to all rostered persons. Please register for the Spirit in the Desert event on the Spirit in the Desert web site (internet link listed below).
LEADERS
- Paul N. Svingen, ELCA interim consultant/educator; Minneapolis Area Synod interim pastor; adjunct faculty, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky.
- Kent Garlinghouse, ELCA pastoral consultant, educator, transition specialist, Northwestern Minnesota Synod
- Susan Baldwin, personal and organizational development consultant, Accredited Insights Associate, Executive-PPL Inc.
TUITION:
$650 base fee plus $150 for Insights evaluator for a total of $800.
HOUSING
Please visit the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center web site for housing arrangements and costs.
www.spiritinthedesert.org/NALIP.html
SMALL MEMBERSHIP CONGREGATIONS
The vast majority of congregations in Protestant denominations would be classified as "small membership". Membership of these congregations is under 250 and weekly worship attendance averages less than one hundred. However, most Protestant Christians are studying, worshipping, and sharing together in larger membership congregations. How do pastors give leadership to these many small congregations with declining membership?
Pastoral leadership in these congregations requires special skills usually not provided in basic seminary training. This special three-day seminar is provided to help leaders flourish in their ministry in the context of the smaller congregation. Key skills are shared that will enable these pastoral leaders to work through the turbulent times that smaller congregations face. Regularly called permanent pastors or intentional interim pastors serving during a time of transition will benefit from a process of skill and ability identification, examination, and development that will lead to improved self-care and healthy congregation dynamics.
LEADER
The Rev. Andrew E. Carlsson
Retired Intentional Interim Pastor; Former Faculty Member of the Interim Ministry Network, Inc.; Faculty member of the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors; Doctor of Ministry candidate at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
REGISTRATION
Register directly through the Gettysburg Seminary web site
www.ltsg.edu/lifelong/index.htm.
Fees and policies listed below apply.
ADVANCED BASICS
- September 22-24, 2008 - Olmsted Manor Retreat Center at Ludlow, PA
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center
Route 6
Ludlow, PA 16333
(80 miles east of Erie, PA)
This course will update your Basic Education in the Practice of Intentional Interim Ministry by:
- Revitalizing your ministry in order to become more intentional in the transition processes of a congregation experiencing pastoral leadership change
- Increasing your understanding about the "Body of Christ" as an "emotional system" and how this understanding affects the interim pastor's ministry in a congregation in pastoral transition
- Walking through the interim period by utilizing the Transition Team
- Experiencing more with the Developmental Tasks, "LifeStories", conflict, power and the Leadership Learning Wheel
LEADER
The Rev. Andrew E. Carlsson
Retired Intentional Interim Pastor; Former Faculty Member of the Interim Ministry Network, Inc.; Faculty member of the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors; Doctor of Ministry candidate at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR REGISTRATION
- Certificate of training for intentional interim ministry from NALIP, IMN or other recognized training program
- Served in at least two interim situations
- Exceptions to be approved by Andy Carlsson sixty (60) days prior to the event
- Pre-work will be expected
REGISTRATION AND COSTS
Click here for Registration Form
In addition to the tuition fee of $295.00 (as listed below), each participant will have the additional expense for room and board. Double occupancy is $132. Single occupancy (as available) is $152. Make checks for tuition, room, and board payable to NALIP.
Please send registration and initial deposit to:
Pr. Andrew Carlsson
31 Pine Avenue
Kane, PA 16735
Registration and payment policies as listed below apply. Deadline for all registrations is September 1, 2008.
To obtain fuller details and answers to your questions, contact Andy at 814-590-3908 or ssm.carlsson@juno.com.
COSTS (Tuition) (housing and meals additional)
- Basic Education Events are $745, plus materials.
(A fee of $135.00 additional is charged for the Luther Seminary event to cover an Insights profile instrument.)
(note as of January 1, 2009, the BEE tuition will be $895.00, plus materials. The fee for Insights profile will increase to $150.00)
- Continuing Education Events are $295.00, unless otherwise noted.
(note as of January 1, 2009, tuition for 48-hour events will be $495.00 and for 72-hour events will be $650.00. Whenever the Insights profile instrument is used, the fee will be $150.00 additional.)
- Discernment events are $125.
(note Discernment Event tuition will increase to $200.00 after January 1, 2009).
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Please click here for more information.
REGISTRATION
Luther/Kairos:
or 651-641-3416
Concordia Seminary:
Gettysburg Seminary: www.ltsg.edu/lifelong/index.htm
Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center: www.spiritinthedesert.org/NALIP.html
POLICIES
Deposit and Registration: Fifty percent of the tuition (and room/board) is required with your registration at least 30 days prior to an event. Full payment is due three weeks prior to the first day of the event. Tuition cannot be refunded after the beginning of an event. Cancellations prior to the event due to emergencies will result in 25% of the tuition to remain with the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors (NALIP). Registrations are limited and accepted on a first-pay basis. If NALIP cancels an event, your full payment will be refunded. All fees, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Attendance: Participants are expected to attend all sessions of an event from the beginning time to its conclusion. It is important, especially for commuters, to have pastoral coverage arranged prior to your attending the event. A certificate of attendance/completion will not be given to anyone who misses any portion of a session.
Materials: Depending on the event, you will be given a workbook or handout material. The purchase of books and other reading material recommended will be the responsibility of participants.
Room and Board: Some of our events are scheduled with room and board available. Each site has different costs and requirements for payments. We will convey to you the information from the site about availability and cost. Any dietary or other special needs must be handled between the participant and the site staff.
Association Membership: ELCA and LC-MS participants in NALIP educational events are strongly encouraged to become members of their respective denominational interim ministry organizations Interim Ministry Association ELCA or Interim Ministry Conference LC-MS. Further information about dues and membership is available on the
Members page of this web site.
Additional Information
Individual and judicatory inquiries are welcome.
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