Transition periods in churches, while challenging, offer unique opportunities for growth and revitalization. This guide explores four key options—Pulpit Supply, Interim Pastor, Strategic Interim, and Transitional Pastor—helping your church navigate the interim season with confidence. Discover which interim leader best suits your church's needs and how the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association (BMBA) can support you in this crucial time.

From denying the leadership vacuum to neglecting open communication, these pitfalls can create hardships during the interim season. Failing to acknowledge challenges, coasting without purpose, lacking strategic planning, and experiencing a breakdown in communication can hinder a church's growth and preparation for the future

A strategic interim pastor should be willing to endure the pain, take the hits, do the hard things, and speak the truth in love because he understands that his temporary pain may lead to a longer, healthier pastorate for the shepherd who God is leading to that congregation.

The interim, when approached strategically, becomes a season of preparation, introspection, and ministry—a bridge from the past to a promising future. Embrace the challenges, transform them into opportunities, and watch your church thrive in the next season of its journey.