When the church goes through a transition, such as a pastor leaving, the church merging, or a pastor taking a sabbatical, we bring our (often) mixed emotions about that to God in worship. This list of resources has insight and ideas for worship during church transitions.
Saying Goodbye to a Pastor or Church Closing/Merging
Worship Resources for Churches in Transition
Closing Well - Continuing Strong
Welcoming a New Pastor
Ordination and Installation Services
Getting Off to a Great Start: Welcoming Your New Pastor
Sabbatical
Sabbath-Keeping for Lead Worshippers
For more worship resources see: Reformed Worship