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You will need to have some in-depth discussions with your conference administrators to find out what role they envision for you in pastoral moves. Make sure that whatever involvement you do have does not compromise your ability to pastor the pastor(s) with whom you become involved.

Here are some possible configurations:

•You are consulted as moves are being considered, but administration and/or conference Executive Committees will make the actual decision

•You are consulted as moves are being considered, and you have voice and vote in all processes/committees where the hiring/moving decisions are made

•You are authorized to actually make the decision on hiring or moving a pastor subject to committee/administrative approval

•You are not involved at all in the decision process for pastoral placement and moves

Ideally, whether or not you are involved administratively in moving pastors, there is great opportunity for pastoral ministry to pastors during a move. Even experienced pastors can benefit from some coaching during the move, and you are in the ideal position to provide it.

Here are some resources developed by conferences in the NAD:

  Addressing Issues in Pastoral Transitions (developed by the Ministerial Directors in the Mid-America Union)

 Separation Ethics (developed by Ernie Furness, Southeastern California Conference)

 Pastoral Installation and Welcome Readings (developed by Ernie Furness, Southeastern California Conference)