THE TRAINING

The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary invites pastors, church leaders, and regional staff to participate in several upcoming Transition Ministries events in 2026.
Transition Ministries supports congregations and leaders as they navigate seasons of change, providing guidance in spiritual discernment, adaptive leadership, and healthy transition processes. These sessions and opportunities are designed to equip ministry leaders with practical tools, spiritual insight, and a network of support for this vital work.

Level I Training:
This foundational course introduces the theology, framework, and core practices of intentional interim ministry. Participants will explore the five focus points of transition—Heritage, Mission, Leadership, Connections, and Future—while developing skills and gaining practical tools to guide congregations faithfully and strategically through times of transition. (CEUs available)

THE INSTRUCTORS

Rev. Nikita McCalister

Rev. Nikita G. McCalister, ABCUSA President (2024-2025), currently serving as Regional Associate Minister and Transitional Consultant for the American Baptist Churches of Michigan, and Associate Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church, West Bloomfield, MI. Rev. McCalister completed ABCUSA TM Training.

Rev. Dr. James Wolfe

Rev. Dr. James Wolfe, ABCUSA President (2022-2023), former pastor and intentional interim pastor who has received training as a Transition Consultant through the Center for Congregational Health, a ministry of Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist’s Faith Division. 

THE DETAILS

Date/Time:

Fri, Sept 18 9am-5pm (ET)
Sat, Sept 19 9am-3pm (ET)

Cost/Location:

$175/King of Prussia, PA

Register by:

August 28, 2026