With COM Rep, Session discusses leadership options for interim period. A Time of Pastoral Transition to review with the Session. Session appoints interim pastor search committee and develops a position description. Terms of Contract and starting date are negotiated. Session approves contract with Interim Pastor.
Presbytery approves interim contract.
There are mixed emotions in upheaval and change. Compensation Interim pastors feel a call from God to short term ministries, and have answered the call by being specially trained. Their compensation should reflect the risk of unemployment, allowing them to continue this ministry for the whole church. It is also common practice for the salary package for interim pastors to be comparable to that of the previous pastor. Contracting The Interim Pastor, Session and Presbytery establish a specially designed contract with understandings of interim expectations.