Only the church is capable of knowing whether a person has the appropriate gifts and theological convictions that would qualify that person to serve as the pastor of their congregation. The BGCT is pleased to provide whatever information it has about the people who are open to be called as an intentional interim pastor for a congregation. However, the BGCT cannot and will not recommend one intentional interim pastor over another. Some churches are not able to find an intentional interim pastor who is able to fill the pastoral office of the church. The consultant would be a person who is trained both in consultation skills and in the intentional interim ministry process.
Consultants work on a daily basis with the congregation.
Past experience indicates that a consultant is not as effective as a full-time intentional interim pastor. However, a consultant is less expensive and may be more available than intentional interim pastors. The consulting option is given to churches as a way of making sure that they can find the appropriate leadership for their church. The cost of this process is determined by the level of service that the church needs. The only additional expense might be for housing in the community where the church is located.