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7 Signs It’s Time to Talk About Pastoral Succession
7 Signs It’s Time to Talk About Pastoral Succession

Discover seven key signs that your church should begin the conversation about pastoral succession. From staff turnover to passion shifts, this guide will help you discern the right timing. Tune into episode 2 of The LeadingSmart Podcast for more insight into answering the crucial question: "When is the right time to start talking about succession?"

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 27, 2025Comment
Stop Running on Empty: How to Build a Healthy Staff Culture That Actually Lasts
Stop Running on Empty: How to Build a Healthy Staff Culture That Actually Lasts

Most churches don’t have a culture problem. They have a clarity problem. Team culture isn’t created by a clever slogan, an annual retreat, or a ping-pong table in the fellowship hall. It’s built through dozens of daily decisions, often unseen, but deeply felt. Here are 4 tips on how to build a culture that lasts.

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 23, 2025Comment
What Pastors Get Wrong About Succession—And How to Get It Right
What Pastors Get Wrong About Succession—And How to Get It Right

Welcome to Episode 1 of The LeadingSmart Podcast. We're kicking off our inaugural season with a timely and critical topic: pastoral succession. Pastoral succession is often delayed or avoided. Discover why churches must plan ahead—and how to avoid four major myths that can derail healthy transitions.

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 20, 2025Comment
Church Leadership Pipeline: Why Most Succession Plans Fail (And How to Get Yours Right)
Church Leadership Pipeline: Why Most Succession Plans Fail (And How to Get Yours Right)

Most succession plans fail not because churches don’t care, but because they wait too long to plan. One of the best ways to honor a leader's legacy is to ensure that the mission continues seamlessly long after they're gone. Here are 4 steps to a successful succession.

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 19, 2025Comment
Executive Pastors: What They Do, Why They Matter, and How to Hire the Right One
Executive Pastors: What They Do, Why They Matter, and How to Hire the Right One

The Executive Pastor is the bridge between vision and execution. Get this hire wrong, and your team will flounder. But get it right, and your Lead Pastor can soar. And so can your church. Here’s your guide to hiring the right XP for your church.

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 15, 2025Comment
Betsy Sunny joins LeadingSmart as a Digital Strategist & Ministry Consultant
Betsy Sunny joins LeadingSmart as a Digital Strategist & Ministry Consultant

Over the last 14 years, Betsy has served in some of the country’s most impactful churches building systems that connect people, designing pathways for spiritual formation, and leading digital engagement strategies that extend the church’s reach beyond Sunday. I’m thrilled to welcome Betsy to the LeadingSmart team as a Digital Strategist & Ministry Consultant.

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Holly TateMay 14, 2025
5 Warning Signs Your Church Board Is Overstepping (And What to Do About It)
5 Warning Signs Your Church Board Is Overstepping (And What to Do About It)

Church boards are vital. But when they step too far into day-to-day operations, things can go sideways. Staff feel micromanaged. Decisions get delayed. Trust begins to erode. And soon, you have a ministry team that is stuck waiting for approvals instead of moving forward in faith. Here’s how to fix it.

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LeadershipAnna BakerMay 8, 2025Comment
Leading With Clarity: Announcing Holly Tate as Consultant & Executive Coach
Leading With Clarity: Announcing Holly Tate as Consultant & Executive Coach

For the past four and a half years, Holly Tate has been a trusted partner behind the scenes at LeadingSmart—helping us serve churches and leaders with excellence. Today, I’m thrilled to share that Holly is stepping into an even bigger role with us as a LeadingSmart Consultant & Executive Coach.

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Holly TateMay 1, 2025
From Sacred Cows to Stakeholders: Why Leading a Church Is So Difficult
From Sacred Cows to Stakeholders: Why Leading a Church Is So Difficult

Leading a church requires the strategic mind of a CEO, the emotional intelligence of a therapist, and the spiritual discernment of a shepherd. And you better be ready to do it all under a microscope, with limited resources, and in a culture that sometimes resists the very change it needs.

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Tim StevensApril 24, 2025
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