Thom Rainer and Sam Rainer lead this video-based training on how to become a certified interim pastor in as little as 6 months. Church Answers is the premier organization in the world that provides certification for leaders who desire to become interim pastors.
Churches globally need trained and certified interim pastors. With Interim Pastor University, you’ll be fully equipped to help churches reach their true potential as they seek to find a pastor for their church. If you’re passionate about pastoral ministry and helping local churches, this program is for you. We provide all the training you need with our self-paced video training modules.
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Course work happens online and is on demand. Participants can work at their own pace.
Multiple resources are available for each module to help participants with course work and consultations.
Every participant will be assigned a mentor as they progress through certification.
Church Answers Central is an online community of 1,500+ church leaders. IPU participants will be able to converse with other leaders and pastors about current trends in the church.
All graduates will be published on the IPU interim pastor directory.
All graduates will receive a certification diploma.
If for whatever reason you are not satisfied with Interim Pastor University, you may receive a full refund. Request must be submitted within the first 30 days. No questions asked.
“I found Interim Pastor University such a practical study at this point in my ministry. Having announced my resignation at the age of 64, I am ready for the next challenge in ministry. If God permits me to serve in an intentional interim capacity, I am better prepared to aid the church. The resources offered were worth the price and the lessons were worth the time. It is an investment that will pay eternal dividends!”
Every year thousands of churches face a transition in leadership. The churches in transition often stumble without capable interim leadership. Thom Rainer and the team from Church Answers has compiled a certification to help leaders who want to help churches in transition. Interim Pastor University covers the common issues facing churches in the interim season and seeks to equip students to help these churches prepare for their next leader.
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Interim Pastor University makes no promises for the certified interim pastor to find churches who are in need of an interim. We do, however, provide proven ways for the interim pastor to find his or her own churches.
The video courses are designed for the student to go at his or her own pace. Most students can complete the certification in nine months or less. If the student needs time beyond twelve months, he or she can request an extension up to another six months.
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