Tag: pastor search

What Is a Transitional Pastor? Supply, Bridge, and Intentional Interim Explained

by Brent Lacy
August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

When a pastor leaves, the first question a small church asks is: who preaches Sunday? The second question is: what do we do now? A transitional pastor answers both questions. But most small churches have…

Transitional Pastor in a Rural Church: How a Healthy Interim Season Helps the Next Call

by Brent Lacy
June 29, 2026August 17, 2026

When a rural church loses a pastor, the first instinct is often simple: find someone to preach until the next person arrives. That is understandable. Churches need continuity. They need worship leadership, basic care, and…