The purpose of the Fresh Start program is to support Episcopal clergy and their congregational lay leaders in navigating the critical period of transition in clergy leadership. At the same time the program promotes collegial relationships among clergy within a diocese and between them and their diocesan and congregational staff. Both the content and the design of the modules contribute to achievement of these purposes.

The program's content is based on three key principles: the theory of transition, the importance of relationship-building and the need for self-care. Each of these principles is represented in a core module.

• Transition: an introduction to the underlying concept of the theories of transition and it's impact on congregational dynamics.
• History-Sharing and Understanding: a basic building block of relationships, offering a structured way to explore the history of the congregation and the diocese which one is entering.
• Family and Friends: Leading an Intergrated Life: a look at structuring one's life to meet the multiple priorities of work, leisure and family/friends and the importance of building support networks; and
• Entering a New System: offers guidance on how to effectively become part of a new (to you) congregation.
  
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