Equipping a group of people to function together as a PNC is one of the most important investments an interim pastor will make in a congregation. The wise interim knows that the PNC’s ability to collaborate in seeking to new pastoral leadership is mission critical.

• Work with your mid council or other appropriate body to co-facilitate.

• If meeting in person, offer hospitality noting any special needs related to mobility, diet, etc.

• If meeting online, ensure participants are familiar with platform features.

• In other words, prepare as if this is indeed the long anticipated milestone that it is; celebrate and be glad.

• Model key elements of what future PNC meetings may include ~ prayer, discernment, team building, devotions, etc.

• Send out pre-reading material ahead of time.