The transitional pastor ministry helps equip you to navigate the transitions and help prepare churches for their next pastor.
This free, online training certification is for pastors who are willing to assist churches during times of leadership transition. Because the training has been revised, certified transitional pastors could take advantage of this training as a refresher.
Steps to Complete the Course
- Fill out this online form (click here) to request access to the Transitional Pastor Training video course.
- After verifying that you are an SBCV member, you will receive the link to complete the video course at your own pace.
- Once you complete all of the sessions, you will fill out course completion form and to request a certificate.
Course Contents
Session 1
The Transitional Period in the Life of a Church
Session 2:
Leading Through the Transitional Period
Session 3:
The Transitional Pastor
Session 4:
Skills of the Transitional Pastor
Session 5:
Process of Engagement and Covenant of Relationship
Session 6:
Preparing the Church Spiritually
Session 7:
Stage One
View the Church’s History Through the Eyes of Christ
Session 8:
Stage Two
Assess the Church’s Current Reality
Session 9:
A Church Model and Process
Session 10:
Stage Three
A Church Model and Process
Session 11:
Stage Four
Focus on Kingdom Results
Session 12:
Stage Five
Establish Church Practice
Session 13:
Stage Six
Refocus the Church Around Mission
Session 14:
Stage Seven
Find a Pastor to Lead in Fulfilling God’s Future for the Church
Session 15:
Stage Eight
Help the Pastor Get a Good Start
Session 16:
Overview of the Sequence of Process
Session 17:
Questions & Answers