Succession doesn’t end with the handoff. In Episode 10 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore how to restructure your team, support your new pastor, and protect staff culture after the transition—plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 2.
Read MoreWondering if pastors or church staff should receive bonuses? After 40 years in ministry, here’s my take on church staff bonuses—what works, what doesn’t, and how to lead your team with fairness and wisdom.
Read MoreBefore you interview a single candidate, build the profile. In Episode 9 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore why a clear Senior Pastor Profile is essential to a healthy succession—and how it helps your church stay aligned, objective, and mission-focused.
Read MoreWho should be on your church’s transition team—and what should they actually do? Episode 8 of the LeadingSmart Podcast breaks down how to build the right team for a healthy succession.
Read MoreMany churches spend months planning succession—but forget to plan how to communicate it. Episode 7 of the LeadingSmart Podcast reveals how to get it right: who to tell, when to tell them, and how to protect trust every step of the way.
Read MoreDiscover why finances are often the hidden key to a healthy pastoral succession. In episode 6 of The LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore how to prepare, fund, and lead through the financial side of transition. Get ready for your church and leadership to thrive financially.
Read MoreLeadership is rewarding, but it’s also lonely. The higher you rise, the harder it becomes to find someone who can speak into your leadership with clarity, objectivity, and wisdom. That’s where a strategic advisor can make all the difference.
Read MoreIn Episode 5 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we discuss what to do when someone already on your team wants to throw their name in the hat. Whether it’s your teaching pastor, a beloved campus leader, or someone with long-standing ties to your church, the big question is this: Is an internal candidate a blessing—or a blind spot?
Read MoreIn Episode 4 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we talk about something churches often overlook: the board’s role in a healthy succession. Because let’s face it, you can’t plan a smooth succession without a strong foundation of trust and clarity between the senior pastor and the board.
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