SUCCESSION
PREPARING FOR SUCCESSION
Today, more than in any other era on record, pastors are anticipating their own succession.
The Law of Legacy: Pastoral succession planning is choosing a life of significance, not just a life of success.
What if a pastor’s legacy and a church’s trajectory could be advantaged by thinking ahead and planning for succession? Succession is more urgent than you think and more important than you imagine. An intentional plan allows for a healthy church to maintain ministry momentum.
Succession planning is creating a plan for what will happen once a congregation needs a new lead pastor – something every church will face.
Succession creates enhanced confidence: The congregation knows the outgoing pastor has been honoured and cared for, and confident and secure in the church’s future, knowing that succession was thoughtfully planned and executed.
RESOURCES
NEXT: Pastoral Succession That Works, by William Vanderbloemen and Warren Bird
While there is no simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the puzzle of planning for a seamless pastoral succession, Next offers church leaders and pastors a guide to asking the right questions in order to plan for the future.
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QUESTIONS?
We are committed to seeing you, your spouse, and your church succeed as you plan for your next. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the District Office.
