The Transition Podcast
“The Transition Podcast” is hosted by Rev. Julia Metcalf of First Church Tulsa, and is a conversation about the process and progress of pastoral transition within the Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A. Using the context of First Church Tulsa and the retirement of a long-term Senior Pastor, Rev. Julia will explore the ins-and-outs of the process from saying goodbye to the current Senior Pastor, welcoming an Interim Pastor, conducting a Mission Study, and eventually calling a new Senior Pastor. Each episode will explore the process and progress through interview-style conversation with key players and leaders.
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Episodes
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
A conversation with Rev. Dan Hutchinson who has been appointed our Interim Pastor. Dan has been with First Church Tulsa for almost 12 years, but I guarantee you will learn some new things about him as well as hear more about the Interim role and what to expect.
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Rev. Julia has a conversation with Transition Team member Stephanie Madsen about the work they have done and what to expect moving forward.
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
This episode is an interview between Rev. Julia and Tim Blodgett who serves the Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery as the General Presbyter. In addition to his current role, Tim has also served as an ordained pastor in the PC(USA), and thus has wisdom and experience from both sides of the aisle when it comes to transition. He shares general information about the process, gives encouragement to the congregation, and provides some things for us to pay special attention to as we walk through this season. This episode is packed with helpful and hopeful words.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
The Process
A detailed look at the three-step process of transition as laid out by the PC(USA). Including:
1.) Saying Goodbye Phase
2.) Interim and Mission Study Phase
3.) Pastoral Search Phase
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Rev. Julia Metcalf provides an introduction to The Transition Podcast and an overview of the process as outlined by the PC(USA)