Interim implies waiting. Scripture is filled with divine intent around the practice of waiting on God. The prophet Isaiah implores God's people to wait in anticipation of God's provision:
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One of my favorite recipes to share with family and friends, plus the story behind the recipe — a trip to the Holy Land and lessons learned about tables of generous hospitality.
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I recently read this article about what to know about your car if you’re not car-savvy and was blown away by how useful it was. Despite being a competent driver of cars, I do secretly wish they would take care of themselves. But cars need attentive care. Savvy drivers learn what they need to know about cars in order to get where they want to go.
In the same way, leaders of people must learn what we need to know to get organizations where they want to go. The article got me thinking: What does an interim pastor need to know about if they’re not interim-savvy — or simply inexperienced in an area of pastoral leadership?
Here’s the list I’ve come up with...
Shari's Fair Trade Spiced Nuts (recipe)
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AHEAD OF TIME
Make a tag or small item, perhaps a cross, for each student to place on or inside their backpack as a reminder of God’s presence with them at school and the prayers of their church family too.
IN WORSHIP SERVICE
Students come forward with their backpacks. Parents stand with them, placing their hands on the students’ shoulders.
LITANY
When it’s the night before going to school, and I’m picking out my clothes and making sure I have all my school supplies…
Children: Jesus is with me.
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