The Call Process

Keith Haney

Jul 8, 20233 min read

How to Approach a Pastoral Transition?

In a magazine for pastors [Pulpit Helps, August 1997], one fellow wrote with one of those "you know you're in trouble when …" lists. This...

Keith Haney

Jun 6, 20233 min read

How Do You Make Space for the New Pastor?

I have this dream of serving a group of saints in a congregation, retiring there, celebrating with them at a big, tearful farewell party,...

Keith Haney

Jun 6, 20233 min read

The Art Of Saying Goodbye

“Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.”- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Being an only child for the first eight...

Keith Haney

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Accepting a Call is an Act of God

When a pastor receives a call to a congregation, the deliberation process begins. It is an exciting, yet stressful time for the pastor,...

Keith Haney

Jun 6, 20233 min read

Asking Appropriate Interview Questions

Interviewing possible pastoral candidates is never a straightforward task. I’ve been on both sides of the interview process. Lately, I...