Navigating Healthy Pastoral Transitions with Pastor Duncan Smith 

In this episode of the R3 ministry podcast, Pastor Corey Bane from Advanced Pastoral Concepts and Pastor Duncan Smith of Park Meadows Baptist Church discuss the intricacies of the interim pastoral process and the transition into senior pastorship. 

The conversation highlights the importance of prayer, structured processes, and thorough preparations. Pastor Smith shares his journey from candidacy to acceptance, emphasizing the impact of organized and genuine interactions with the church community. 

This episode underscores the significance of doing things decently and in order, ensuring a smooth and uplifting transition for all parties involved.

What we discuss:

• Discussing the Interim Process
• Healthy Pastoral Transitions
• Challenges in Pastoral Transitions
• The Role of a Pulpit Committee
• Pastor Duncan’s Journey
• The Importance of Prayer
• Building Relationships and Evangelism
• The Candidating Process
• Preparing for the Role
• The Video Interview
• The Congregational Vote

Healthy Leaders…Strong Churches

Refresh A Pastor (and his wife)! 

Everyone could use a regular refreshment and pastors and their wives are no exception. That’s why we want to help refresh as many pastors and their wives as we are afforded. We know pastors keep long hours and full days. Often their wives work outside the home as well. Additionally, some pastors work part-time jobs to help make ends meet. Extra finances for a much-needed date outing are just not available. We want to help. So, we began the Refresh a Pastor ministry. Refresh a Pastor commits $100 per month for 12 months to needy pastors used exclusively for a once per month date outing. It has been a huge encouragement to many, and we want to bless many more! 

Pastor Advisory Team Summary

The need for pastors we serve at R3 is access to godly counsel that is experienced, caring, strong in character, and willing to help. Could you use a team that recognizes your unique tasks as a pastor, church planter, or revitalizer?  If so, we designed a Pastor Advisory Team with you in mind. To learn more, email [email protected] 

Proverbs 11:14, 15:22

Our Iron Team calls are designed to sharpen and influence one another, as iron sharpens iron according to Proverbs 27:17. The goal is to enhance our ministry impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

During these calls, we bring together pastors, missionaries, and full-time ministry leaders, with one designated leader per team. Your presence and active participation are highly valued and beneficial. 

To learn more about IRON Team calls and how to get involved, please click here: (r3ministrynetwork.org)

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