Transitioning Into Ministry
A Formational Program for Pastors in MCEC

"So Pastors might THRIVE in ministry rather than merely SURVIVE."

What is
TiM?

Beginning pastors will be supported so their first ministry experience prepares them for a lifetime of effective ministry.
Pastors will gain colleagues and the wider church as resources
Pastors and congregations will discover how to be covenant communities to learn and grow together and be "worthy of the calling to which we have been called." (Eph. 4:1)

TiM Equipping Days, Coaching, and Mentoring are three of the organized pieces in that process.

Two 2.5-day events per year
Worship, prayer and spiritual reflection
Group coaching - two 2-hour sessions
Educational components - based on issues identified by participants or coaches
Personality inventories - to help participants understand personality types and areas of strength and challenge in working with others
Informal activities - rest, recreation, connections
Held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, ON

Groups of 6-8 beginning pastors
Led by trained clergy coaches
Participants will share case studies and receive feedback from coaches and colleagues
Groups will meet twice during Equipping Day events
Groups will meet twice between Equipping Day events

Beginning pastors meet regularly with experienced pastor as a mentor during the three years.
Coaches are available to consult with mentors

Congregational Support: $1,750 (each of the three years)
Pastoral Continuing Education Funds: $350 (each of the three years)
MCEC
- Dedicated staff time
- Consistent financial support from budget
Donor Support
- Through generous contributions, we are able to provide subsidies for this ministry. Please be in touch with Marilyn Rudy-Froese, Church Leadership Minister.
Bursaries/Subsidies
- For participants who have additional travel/conference call costs
- For congregations who have limited funds