Transitional Ministry Training & Coaching 

Equipping Pastors to Lead Faithful Change During Times of Transition

Pastoral transitions can be more than a holding pattern; they are a powerful opportunity for transformation. When guided well, these seasons create space for congregations to reflect deeply, reimagine their mission, and grow in faithfulness. AE Sloan Leadership helps pastors lead with clarity and courage through these transitions.

Why Transitional Ministry Matters

Our Approach

AE Sloan Leadership helps faith leaders thrive as change leaders.
Our Transitional Ministry pathway goes beyond the typical short-term, technical training model. We offer a two-phase process that blends adaptive leadership development, cohort learning specific to transitional ministry, and personalized coaching to help participants apply their learning in real time. Led by seasoned transitional pastors and certified coaches, our two-phase process equips leaders to lead change, not just maintain stability.

At the End of the Two Phases, You Will:

  1. Lead with clarity and courage during seasons of pastoral transition.

  2. Understand the core skills of transitional ministry and when to apply them.

  3. Build adaptive capacity in yourself and in the congregation you serve.

  4. Navigate resistance and loss with resilience and theological depth.

  5. Apply real-time learning through peer case studies and personalized coaching.

  6. Discern and guide identity and mission in congregations facing change.

  7. Access a trusted network of coaches and colleagues for ongoing support.

  8. Strengthen your spiritual and emotional resilience as a leader.

PHASE ONE:

Transitional Ministry Training

Cohort-Based Learning | $750 per person

  • Cohort made up of Ordained Pastors.

  • Introduction to transitional ministry and adaptive capacity.

  • Video Learning Modules to expand your knowledge on Adaptive Capacity Leadership.

  • Peer-based learning with live case studies.

  • Panel discussion and deeper training in transitional tasks.

  • Includes A Failure of Nerve, How Not to Waste a Crisis, Empowered to Repair

PHASE TWO:

Executive Coaching

Personalized 1:1 Coaching | $3,000 per person

  • Executive coaching to help you continue to grow in your own adaptive leadership with an AESL-certified coach.

  • (Months 3 & 9) focused on case studies and transitional leadership tools.

  • Includes Tempered Resilience and Lessons in Leadership.

Ready to Lead Through Change?

Join a cohort and be equipped to lead transformation—not just manage transition.