Leading planned change is always challenging for congregations.  How will we choose our new pastor?  How will determine who we want our next leader to be?  Can't we just choose somebody and get on with it? 

The truth is, there's always work to do between pastoral calls.  It's a time to reaffirm congregational identity, to reflect on the life of the congregation, and to imagine what the future can be.  This takes time and intentionality. 

Fresh Thinking has decades of experience handling intentional pastoral transition, and we can help you take a fearless look at who you are, discern the kind of leader you seek, and help you prepare the paperwork you'll need to speak to pastoral candidates.