Step 1 - The Current Pastor Resigns

• Resource 1A - Completion of Financial Obligations
• Resource 1B - Liturgy for Departure of a Pastor
• Resource 1C - Pastors Relating to Previously Served Pastors
• Resource 1D - The Ethics of Pastoral Transition
• Resource 1E - Sample Call Process Timetable

Step 2 - Beginning the interim

• Resource 2A - Compensation for Interim Pastors
• Resource 2B - Letter of Agreement for Interim Ministry
• Resource 2C - Information Package for Interim Pastors
• Resource 2D - Minnesota Statute 148A
• Resource 2E - 148A Compliance Form
• Resource 2F - Sample Litany of Welcome & Blessing
• Resource 2G - Reflections on an Interim Pastorate

Step 3 - Completing the Ministry Site Profile (MSP)

• Resource 3A - MSP Form (LINK)
• Resource 3B - Congregational Ministry Site Characteristic Survey
• Resource 3C - ELCA Board of Pensions Calculators (LINK)