Transitioning Into Ministry
A Formational Program for Pastors in MCEC
"So Pastors might THRIVE in ministry rather than merely SURVIVE."
What is
TiM?
Information
for Pastors
Information for
Congregations
What Can You, as a Congregation, Expect?
TiM is a program to support pastors in their first ministry expereience and the congregations who call them.
Congregational Resource Person
Regional Minister will work with congregtional leaders to develop a hospitable environment that supports congregation and pastor and addresses unique aspects of working with and forming beginning pastors.
Program Commitments
- Pastor will attend two 2.5 day equipping events each year.
- Pastor will engage in Group Coaching sessions of 6-8 beginning pastors, led by trained clergy coaches, sharing case studies and receiving feedback from coaches, as well as their colleagues
- Pastor will meet twice during equipping events and twice between equipping events
- Pastor will meet regulary with an experienced pastor as a mentor
- Pastor, Congregation and MCEC will covenant together regarding the financial commitment for the program - for congregations who have limited funds to pay for their pastor's participation, burseries are available.
Thinking about TiM for your congregation?
Take a listen to Marianne and Muriel, co-creators of MCEC's TiM Program, to hear what they have to say about the important role of the congregation in nurturing new pastors.
MCEC Congregations Who Have Participated
- Bethany Mennonite Church
- Breslau Mennonite Church
- The Commons
- Elmira Mennonite Church
- Faith Mennonite Church
- Floradale Mennonite Church
- Hagerman Mennonite Church
- Hanover Mennonite Church
- Hillcrest Mennonite Church
- Jane Finch Faith Community
- Kingsfield, Clinton
- Leamington United Mennonite Church
- Listowel Mennonite Church
- Milverton Mennonite Church
- Mississauga Mennonite Church
- North Leamington United Mennonite Church
- Poole Mennonite Church
- St. Catharines United Mennonite Church
- St. Jacobs Mennonite Church
- Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church
- Tavistock Mennonite Church
- Toronto United Mennonite Church
- Valleyview Mennonite Church
- Vineland United Mennonite Church
- Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite Church
- Waterloo North Mennonite Church
- Waters Mennonite Church
- Wellesley Mennonite Church
- West Hills Mennonite Fellowship
- Wideman Mennonite Church