Phase I: After a Pastor Resigns
| Task | Status |
| Consultation with Synod when a Pastor Resigns | Complete |
| Notifying the Congregation | Complete |
| Exit Interview | Complete |
| Farewell Celebration | Complete |
| Receipt Form for Congregational Records and Financial Settlements | Complete |
| Establishing Proper Boundaries with Former Pastor | Complete |
| Procedure for Selection of Interim | Complete |
| Interim Ministry Costs | Complete |
| Letter of Agreement with Interim | Complete |
| Bridge Pastor (if necessary) | TBD |
Phase II: Self-Study, Visioning, & Congregation Profile
| Task | Status |
| The Interim Pastor Arrives | Complete |
| What is Intentional Interim Ministry? | Complete |
| The Five Focus Points | Complete |
Preparing the Congregational Profile
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Complete |
| Final Review of Congregational Profile by Office of the Bishop | Complete |
Phase III: The Call Process
| Task | Status |
| Selection of a Call Committee and Call Process Option | Complete |
| Call Committee Begins Meeting | Complete |
| The Synod Committee of Deans and Its Functions | Complete |
| Interview Process | Complete |
| Call Committee Recommendation to Council | Complete |
| Council and Candidate Interview Each Other | Complete |
| Preparation for Special Congregation Meeting | Complete |
| Council Recommendation to Congregation | Complete |
| The Call Meeting (Special Congregational Meeting) | Complete |
| Conclusion of Congregation-Interim Pastor Partnership | February 28 |
Phase IV: Implementation with Next Pastor
| Task | Status |
| Welcome Next Pastor | |
| Arrange and Plan for Installation Service | |
| Sharing the Work and Vision of the Transition Process with the Next Pastor | |
| Role of Former Interim | |
| Develop Plan for Continued Implementation of Vision | |
| Constant Transition |