27
October
October 27, 2025 12:00 pm — October 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1120 Carson Springs Rd., Newport, TN, United States
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Prepare and equip ministers to fully utilize the unique ministry opportunities in the interim period between the departure of one pastor and the arrival of another.

SOME TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

A review of leadership steps designed to transition a church from its current place in its life-cycle in preparation for the next pastor, with a special focus on:

  • Duties, Skills and Objectives of the TIP
  • Leading the Church to Plan for the Future
  • Suggested Preaching During the Transition
  • Assisting the Pastor Search Process
  • Preparing the Church for the New Pastor
  • Assessing and Addressing Church Health during the Interim
  • Seeking to Resolve Areas of Conflict within the Congregation

COST:

Registration – July 7-September 27

  • $375 (includes registration, seminar materials, meals, and lodging)
  • $235 (includes registration, seminar materials, and meals only – lodging not included)

Late Registration – September 28-October 10

  • $395 (includes registration, seminar materials, meals, and lodging)
  • $255 (includes registration, seminar materials, and meals only – lodging not included)

REGISTER ONLINE

While there is no programming for wives, they are welcome to attend and enjoy the scenic beauty of the conference center. There will be an additional cost of $70 for the five meals provided during the conference.

There will be an additional fee for later registration. For later registration, please contact Dr. Roger “Sing” Oldham.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Monday, October 27

  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Check-In/Registration
  • 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fellowship/Sessions/Breaks
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sessions/Breaks

Tuesday, October 28

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sessions/Breaks
  • 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sessions/Breaks
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sessions/Breaks

Wednesday, October 29

  • 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Sessions/Breaks/Adjournment

Registrants will be provided with digital and print conference materials. Participants will need to bring a digital device to access digital files.

Details

Start:
October 27 @ 12:00 pm
End:
October 29 @ 12:00 pm
Event Category:
Organizer:
Sing Oldham
Email:
soldham@tnbaptist.org

During this event, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (or its agents or designees) will be photographing. You may be photographed. By your attendance, you are granting your permission to be photographed for commercial purposes and agree to the following: (1) being photographed by any means; (2) commercial or any other use of your likeness without compensation; (3) specifically waiving all rights of privacy during the photographing; (4) releasing the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, its agents, designees, officers and employees from any liability for loss, damage, or compensation for the commercial or other use of your likeness; and (5) compliance with all rules and regulations of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board for this event.

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