So, What are We Learning?
Posted by David J. Wood on Friday, September 12, 2008
A new Alban / Transition Into Ministry report Becoming a Pastor: Reflections on the Transition into Ministry has been released.
Pastoral Conversation at its Best
Posted by David J. Wood on Monday, November 24, 2008
Pastors discuss their struggle with “free” time in their lives in the ministry.
Preaching Economics?
Posted by David J. Wood on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Are we responding to the economic crisis from the pulpit?
Funereal Confessions and Professions
Posted by David J. Wood on Monday, April 21, 2008
Thoughts and reflections about death, dying, and the funeral business.
Cancer and Pastoral Care
Posted by David J. Wood on Thursday, April 17, 2008
Some reflections on providing pastoral care for those living and dying with cancer.
On Being and Becoming a Pastor: How does anyone learn to do this job?
Posted by David J. Wood on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
How does anyone cultivate the competency sufficient to the complexity of pastoral life?
The Relationship between Friendship, Doubt, and Faith
Posted by David J. Wood on Friday, April 04, 2008
How did the Apostle Thomas’ friends respond to his time of questioning and doubt?
Welcome to the New TiM Website!
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A message from David J. Wood, coordinator of the Transition Into Ministry Program.
Origins of Transition Into Ministry
Posted by David J. Wood on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
A brief history and background information on the Transition Into Ministry programs.
The First Five Years: Four Programs Offering Support to New Pastors
Posted by David J. Wood on Thursday, October 04, 2007
The first five years of parish ministry set an entire ministry. The habits, the inclinations, the dispositions, the way of understanding vocation is set in those first five years, and it lasts.
Executive Director of Association of Theological Schools describes need for TiM Programs
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Daniel Aleshire, executive Director of the Association of Theological Schools, gave a presentation on the need for a program like Transition Into Ministry.
Narrative Overview of the TiM Program
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An interview with David Wood, coordinator of the Transition Into Ministry program.
Creating the Conditions for New Pastors’ Success
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An article by Carol Pinkham Oak about the importance of the early years of ordained ministry.
A Strong Start: Transition into Ministry Program Aims at Helping Young Ministers Thrive
Posted by David J. Wood on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Transition Into Ministry program is born out of a need for greater support for young clergy entering pastoral ministry.
What we are learning
Posted by David J. Wood on Thursday, September 13, 2007
A brief summary of what we have learned through the TiM program.
Rev. David Wood, coordinator for the TiM program, posts reflections about his observations about the first transition years into ministry, as well as links to related articles and websites.

