TIIMSA Training
Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialists (TIIMS) offer unique interim ministry when a United Methodist church loses a pastor to death, illness, misconduct, chronic conflict, retirement following a long pastorate, or some other circumstance. Interim ministry gives congregations space for healing and smooth transition. This 3-phase training offered by TIIMSA will prepare you to become a transition specialist and serve congregations in this special time. Through this training you will learn how to integrate your proven pastoral skill set with the dynamic strategies of interim ministry. You will be equipped to provide pastoral leadership in new and effective ways for congregations with special transitional needs.
The full 92-hour training seminar is offered in three phases spanning six months of time:
The full 92-hour training seminar is offered in three phases spanning six months of time:
- Phase I (on-site) is a four-day intensive orientation to the work of intentional interim ministry.
- Phase II is a five-month period working in a current appointment, applying the learnings gained in the first phase along with mentoring by the Phase I leaders.
- The training concludes with a three-day Phase III (on-site) gathering to integrate Phase I learnings with the Phase II experiences.
Retreat Leaders
Rev. David Underwood
David is a retired elder from the Upper New York Annual Conference. He is a graduate of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. For years, David participated in Family Systems Theory seminars at the Center for Family Process in Bethesda, MD. He has pastored several churches in New York and was a District Superintendent of the Crossroads District of the old North Central New York Conference. He served Canandaigua UMC as an interim and is a Lead Trainer for TIIMSA. David lives with his spouse Marianne in Penfield, NY and is the parent of four children and grandparent of two. He enjoys golfing, biking, and walking.
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Rev. Jane Sautter
Jane is a retired elder from the Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is a graduate of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, where she earned a dual degree - MDiv and MTS in Church History. For part of her career, Jane served in a missionary appointment on the Yakama Reservation in White Swan, WA. Jane has served in two interim pastoral appointments since her retirement and is a Lead Trainer for TIIMSA. In her spare time, Jane can be found gardening, reading, or spending time with her four grandchildren... gifts from her son and daughter.
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Phase I: Sept. 26-28, 2022
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Total Cost: $1000 |
Register and pay in full before August 15, 2022 and pay only $900!
Event Information
- Phase III held in Spring 2023, dates TBD.
- $1000 price includes all 3 phases of training. Payment may be split $600 before fall event and $400 before spring event.
- Register online, print and mail the registration form, or call to register at (814) 945-6512
