by Greg Anderson – You might think “customer service” and “church” do not belong in the same sentence. How can they since churches do not have customers? In this post, Greg Anderson agrees that churches do not have “customers” in the classic sense, but he makes that case that embracing basic customer service principles can […]
by Mark Frost – It was a Sunday morning. We were on vacation out of state. Our clan of four approached the morning with a mix of eager anticipation and anxious trepidation. We were visiting a church we had never before attended. On the one hand, we enjoyed meeting brothers and sisters in new locations. We […]
by Phil Ware – As surely as God is faithful, our word to you does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what […]
by Tim Woodroof – In the process of finding a new Senior Minister, most churches are ready, eager, and willing to jump right in. They are keen to start collecting resumes, calling references, and interviewing candidates. So when I suggest they slow down, many churches react with surprise and not-a-little disappointment. “Slow down?” they ask. “We […]
by Phil Ware – I was recently asked, “Why do so few churches regain their former glory once they realize they are past their prime?” The answer to that question is as simple as it is harsh: nostalgia. Many people seem to believe that the only way for a church to regain its former glory is […]
by Mark Frost – Author’s Note: As part of our series on the seasons of a church’s life, I’d like to offer the following piece that I wrote in 2007, when I was preaching for the Church of Christ in Trenton, Michigan. It describes the dilemma a church faces when it wakes up to realize […]
by Tim Woodroof – There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. (Ecc 3:1) I’m getting older. Can’t run as fast or long as once was true. I ache in places I never noticed before. I wear tri-focals. My memory isn’t what it used to be. (Where did I […]
By Tim Woodroof – “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” Even the smallest journey begins with a destination. We rarely invest time and energy to travel “spontaneously,” without any thought as to purpose or goal. Rather, with a destination firmly in mind, we get out our map (or […]
by Mark Frost – Amanda is young, smart, talented, educated, resourceful—and beautiful. A successful career could easily be hers. But Amanda’s deepest aspiration lies in another direction. She would like to meet someone special, get married and have a family. She has caught the eye of two young men, Lance and Clem. Lance tells Amanda, […]
by Tim Woodroof Open your Bible and show me a time when God’s people ever flourished in the absence of good and godly leaders. Point out an instance where “everyone doing what was right in his own eyes” resulted in kingdom accomplishments. Give me an example when murmuring, resistance, and revolt against God’s anointed leaders […]
Testimonials
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Because every church is different, with a variety of needs and resources, Interim Ministry Partners makes a range of services available to assist churches in transition.
Testimonials
If you really want to understand what Interim Ministry Partners does, how we impact churches and church leaders, and hear what those churches are saying about us, spend some time watching these short, to-the-point videos by people we’ve worked with and served.
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Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) believe that an effective transition ministry is rooted in good theology, careful process, and healthy teaching.
Here you'll find resources that will help you throughout this season of transition in your church.