1. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 1 Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim Copyright © 2012 Episcopal Church Foundation. All rights reserved. PlanDoReview Mutual Ministry Cycle

2. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 2 Vestry and Interim Pastor Check-in on accomplishments and things left undone How did WE do in OUR ministry?

3. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 3 Mutual Review of Our Ministry Practical Reasons A look at the entire ministry of the congregation: Celebrate the ministry of ALL God’s people – ordained and lay Look at our effectiveness. Identify areas for growth and development.

4. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 4 A Mutual Review of Our Ministry is… a chance to openly and honestly review what is happening. a process to acknowledge success and failure, understanding what caused things to happen or not to happen. a call for all ministers to be accountable for their ministry. a way to identify opportunities to enhance ministry. an opportunity to educate the entire community. an opportunity to discern God’s will.

5. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 5 A Mutual Review of Our Ministry is Not... a formalized process to complain, blame and judge. a method to resolve conflict. a process to “get” at someone. a performance appraisal. part of compensation negotiation.

6. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 6 What You Need Before You Can Do a Mutual Review of Ministry Mission statement, goals and expectations Vestry understanding with clergy person and facilitator Process, safeguards and timetable

7. Mutual Review of OUR Ministry During the Interim- 7 Five Developmental Tasks of Interim Ministry 1. Coming to terms with history 2. Renewing denominational ties 3. Allowing needed leadership change 4. Discovering a new identity 5. Commitment to new directions in ministry