I am an ordained pastor in the Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRCNA). I have undergone training to be a Specialized Transitional Minister in the CRCNA, which means that I go to churches who do not currently have a pastor and who want or need to navigate one or more transitional changes in their culture. Navigating such changes tends to take 12 – 24 months after which we move on to the next church. Liz and I waited til we became empty nesters before embarking on this new direction in ministry but are enjoying it so far.