Interim Ministry
‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.’ John 10.10
Interim Ministry is about transformation
Interim Ministry (IM) supports the process of revitalising parishes as they adapt to changing circumstances and explore how best to respond in positive, realistic and fruitful ways.
An Interim Minister is a fixed-term strategic appointment to parishes to lead them through a collaborative process of review and reflection on their current circumstances, history, identity and mission, and help discern a vision for the future.
IM has become an established ministry worldwide over the past 50 years. It has been evolving in the Church of England particularly since 2015. Approximately 50 IM posts are advertised each year.
We are still developing IM practice in the Church of England and this site offers a resource hub for sharing best practice, experience and reflections on Interim Ministry, to support ongoing learning.
Cranmer Hall, Durham, is developing a centre for IM from 2026-2029 at funded by the Church of England’s RMF Innovations Fund.
Cranmer Hall has taken responsibility for this web resource, originally developed in 2021 by the Diocese of Chelmsford, and funded through Church of England’s Strategic Development Funding.
Find out more about IM or email interim.ministry@durham.ac.uk
Latest news
The Archbishop of York introduces IM resource hub
21 March 2021
The Diocese of Chelmsford is launching a new national Interim Ministry resources hub that will support churches that are in need of significant change and renewal.
IM Conference 2020
15 March 2021
The second IM national conference took place in December 2020 online via Zoom.
IM offers a great ‘transformational change’ in parishes
10 March 2021
In 2015 Chelmsford secured support from the Strategic Development Fund for the Turnaround Project. This aimed to support parishes where there had been leadership issues.
The IM Network
The Interim Ministry Resource Hub and IM Source Book have been transferred to Cranmer Hall, St John’s College, Durham, where they will form part of the Centre for Interim Ministry.
This resource hub and material was originally created by the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance, 2021 with the support of the Strategic Development Fund, part of the Church of England’s Renewal and Reform Programme.
The development of the IM Source Book and web resource has have been developed by the Diocese of Chelmsford with the support of the Strategic Development Fund, part of the Church of England’s Renewal and Reform Programme.
