It is official: I am now serving as Interim Senior Minister of United Church on Marco Island (FL). The congregation was established in 1966, and now consists of 300+ followers of the way of Jesus. United Church is committed to Christian unity, and is affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and the United Church of Christ.
So What?
While most of my previous ministry positions were firsts for the congregations I served (the first time they had someone serve in the specific capacity in which I served), this new call will be a first for me. This is my first time serving in an interim role and my first time to serve in pastoral ministry while also employed by other entities.
Rather than a long list of questions, today I request that you share your wisdom with me. What advice can you offer that may help me start well and/or be effective as a bi- (really tri-) vocational pastor?