Confident Transitions for Healthy Churches
Navigate pastoral succession, strengthen your board, and build a strong team—with guidance from Tim Stevens and the LeadingSmart team.
Trusted by Churches Across North America
Services
Pastoral Succession
Plan and execute a healthy leadership transition.
Church Board Health
Strengthen your board for wise and unified leadership.
Strategic Advising
Clarify vision and align your team for health.
Executive Coaching
A trusted guide to process challenges, grow as leaders, and make confident decisions.
About LeadingSmart
Tim Stevens has helped hundreds of churches navigate leadership transitions and build stronger teams. He’s built a team of ministry consultants with years of experience who know what it takes to lead churches through seasons of change.
Free Guide: Pastoral Succession ebook
Pastoral Succession Is Coming. Will Your Church Be Ready?
Every church will eventually face a leadership transition. Some are planned. Others are not. But all of them carry immense spiritual, emotional, and cultural weight.
And here’s the truth: pastoral succession isn’t just a leadership decision—it’s a legacy decision
Success Stories
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible experience at LeadingSmart. From the thoughtful hospitality to the rich, honest conversations—every detail was intentional and deeply appreciated. The hotel was lovely, but it was the atmosphere you cultivated that truly stood out. The room was filled with leaders who were not only wise and experienced, but also open-handed, collaborative, and refreshingly honest. The discussions—both during sessions and around the dinner table—were meaningful, challenging, and full of grace. I left feeling loved, valued, and genuinely seen. The connections I made were impactful, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Leading Smart to any executive or high-level leader serving in the church or para-ministry space. It’s rare to find a gathering so rooted in purpose and generosity. Thank you again for your leadership and care. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been part of it.
Jen Gordillo, PHR, SPHR | Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
Director of Human Resources
Working with Tim has been a tremendous help in my leadership. His perspective is both encouraging and practical—it’s refreshing to talk with someone who has led where I’ve led and understands the complexities I face. Tim brings real-world, tactical wisdom that helps me put action steps into play. His experience at Willow has especially helped me learn how to align a large staff and communicate clearly across multiple layers of an organization. I’m incredibly grateful for his coaching and the investment he’s made in me as a leader.
Philip Byers | North Coast Church
Executive Pastor of Ministries
