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Elizabeth Kubler-Ross performed a great service in making us aware of the stages of grief.  The study of grief took its next leap forward when we realized that the stages she identified were not nearly as neatly differentiated or chronologically ordered as first thought.  Most ministry professionals have come to understand that there is a grieving process which follows the departure of a pastor.  “Rules of Thumb” like one month of interim for each year of service have become commonplace.  The reality is, of course, more complicated.  Variables such as the Biblical Worldview of the congregation, relationship with the departing pastor, breadth and depth of lay leadership, and many more, impact readiness for pastoral change.  This consultation will assess those variables and provide recommendations for the necessary next steps.