Before You Move: A Guide to Making Transitions in Ministry

Based on interviews with hundreds of pastors, as well as ten years of counseling ministry leaders, Dr. Cionca provides practical if's, when's, and how's to consider before changing ministries.

John R. Cionca is the executive director of Ministry Transitions, Inc. He also holds the position of professor of ministry leadership at Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Cionca has served in full-time capacities as a youth pastor, minister of education and senior pastor. He has written four books, coauthored three books, and served as contributor and editor for two other books. He has ministered in many churches as an interim pastor and transitions coach. John is also a ministry spouse; his wife, Barbara, serves as a children's pastor in the Twin Cities.