Beyond the worthy goal of assisting George during this interim period, it is our hope that we can develop a consistent process of accountability and encouragement that we can continue with the new Senior Pastor. Please, continue to lift the Session in prayer, particularly the Clerk as he stumbles through new challenges. Certainly, there is no lack of either here at Central Presbyterian. I've been reading a book by Bill Bridges called Managing Transitions , and found its contents timely for thinking about our current situation as a congregation in an interim period. Change is not the same as transition.
Transition is the psychological process people go through to come to terms with the new situation.
Change is external, transition is internal. It is a time when the old way is gone and the new doesn't feel comfortable yet. Only by facing the neutral zone and acknowledging it and grieving well can we truly be ready for a new beginning. In reflecting on this premise, I understand in a new way the disequilebrium of these times for Central Church. Not only have we entered into a season of change by virtue of pastoral change, but we also face a major change in the New Year with the introduction of the third service schedule.