About this course:

Jan approaches Transitional Ministry with a nuanced understanding of systems, training in Healthy Congregations, coaching and mediation, and a curiosity about the intersection between context and living theology. 
Ordained for nearly 29 years as a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, for  18 years, Jan served 8 different congregations in a transitional capacity-large and small, rural and urban, thriving and questioning sustainability. For the last two years, Jan and her Transitional Ministry Pathways Co Founder, Paul Rhebergen, have been developing a new model of transition through consultation. Jan  sees, teaches, and coaches through the lens of a woman in leadership being attentive to the particular experiences of women. Informed by her early work bringing ethnography to the classroom, Jan has worked with Paul and a team to curate a learning experience that is sensitive to adult learners and our yearning to grow in community. 

Bart's gifts in transitional ministry are connected to his 20 years of experience in the corporate world through manufacturing management and total quality assurance training in both large and small corporations. As a second-career pastor, he has been an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA for 18 years and has served three churches in the mid-Atlantic states. Bart's keen interest is in applying systems theory to the areas of work and church and looking at how the relationships within the two areas co-exist. For Bart, it is within our work life and church life that we can find purpose and fulfillment. As a facilitator and leader, Bart has guided several churches through the Healthy Congregations program. After completing the Transitional Ministry program, Bart was asked to join the Transitional Ministry teaching team.

Rev. Julie Delezenne serves as the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, MI. In past calls, she has served an interfaith nonprofit in Chicago, outdoor ministry sites in Texas and Michigan, and a church in Warren, MI.

 Julie has her BA from the College of Wooster, Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, Master of Non-Profit Administration from North Park University, and is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry in “Leadership in Wonder” at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has an interest in exploring the spirituality of “play” and enjoys finding new ways to infuse play and wonder into worship, meetings, and discernment work with churches.

She has supported a number of churches in transition through her consulting work. Julie loves living in beautiful Northern Michigan, hiking with her family, playing violin, strength training, and staying connected to friends.

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Crawford (he/him) is a ministry practitioner and leadership coach based in Waterloo, Ontario. Over the last 20 years he has served The Presbyterian Church in Canada as a Minister of Word and Sacraments, at all levels from congregational to presbytery, synod, national, and in camping and conferencing ministry. Jeffrey also served at Montreat Conference Center (PCUSA). He currently serves the church as General Presbyter in Waterloo-Wellington supporting clergy, congregations and systems. He works with church leaders, sessions, and presbyteries to strengthen governance, deepen spiritual maturity, and navigate transitional seasons with clarity. 

Jeffrey is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and he holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation through the International Coaching Federation. 

Jeffrey holds degrees from Victoria College, The University of Toronto (B.A.), Knox College, The Toronto School of Theology, The University of Toronto (M.Div.) and Drew Theological School, Drew University (D.Min.).