When pastoral departure creates uncertainty and your church enters the wilderness of transition, our consultation services provide the biblical guidance and practical direction your leadership needs. Like Moses receiving wisdom from Jethro in the wilderness, we help church leaders navigate unmapped territory with confidence, turning seasons of transition into opportunities for spiritual growth and purposeful preparation for your Promised Land.
Pastoral transition brings questions that church leadership rarely faces. How do you communicate the departure to your congregation? What interim arrangements work best for your context? How do you structure an effective search process? What policies need updating before calling new leadership?
Just as God provided Aaron to assist Moses and appointed elders to guide Israel through their wilderness journey, He provides your church with experienced guides for this transition season. Our consultation services give you access to wilderness-tested wisdom from those who have guided hundreds of Texas Baptist churches through successful transitions. We provide clear answers, biblical direction, and step-by-step guidance tailored to your church's unique calling and context.
30-Minute Discovery Conversation
We begin by understanding your church's unique transition context, immediate challenges, and spiritual health. This wilderness assessment helps us recommend the consultation services most beneficial for your journey.
Focused Sessions Rooted in Scripture and Experience
Based on your assessment, we provide targeted consultation that combines biblical principles with practical wisdom gained from hundreds of successful transitions. Sessions can be conducted in-person, via video conference, or through hybrid approaches. Most often, sessions are led by a certified interim pastor who is guiding the church along the journey.
Clear Next Steps Grounded in God's Word
Every consultation concludes with a comprehensive action plan that includes specific recommendations, biblical rationale, realistic timelines, resource connections, and follow-up support options.
Continued Guidance Throughout Your Journey
Consultation doesn't end with initial meetings. We provide follow-up support, answer questions as they arise, and help you adjust plans as your wilderness journey unfolds according to God's timing.
How soon can we schedule consultation after our pastor's departure? Emergency consultations can be arranged within 24-48 hours. Standard consultations are typically scheduled within one week of your request.
Do you work with churches outside the Texas Baptist family? While we specialize in Texas Baptist churches and understand their unique context, we provide consultation to Baptist churches throughout the region that share our theological convictions.
How do we know if we need Standard or Intentional Interim Ministry? Our discovery conversation includes assessment tools to help determine which approach best serves your church's spiritual health and transition needs.
Can consultation be provided remotely for rural churches? Many consultation services can be provided via video conference, though some situations benefit from in-person assessment. We work with rural churches throughout Texas regardless of location.
Don't let uncertainty paralyze your church during this critical season. Biblical consultation provides the wisdom and confidence to move forward according to God's direction rather than human anxiety.
Phone: 214-828-5297
Email: aaron.summers[at]texasbaptists.org
Your wilderness journey doesn't have to be wandering. Contact us today to receive the biblical guidance and practical wisdom that will lead your church confidently toward the Promised Land of effective pastoral leadership.