Michael Moore never saw himself as a Lead Pastor. However, he began sensing the call after serving as Executive Pastor of his dad’s church. At the same time, his dad started to sense that it was time to identify and raise the next leader of their local church.
Today’s 95Podcast is filled with practical wisdom on successfully handing off ministry leadership to the next generation. Michael helps us see the unmistakable value of creating ” hands-on” discipleship within your ministry’s mission and vision.
Links to Resources Mentioned or Related
- Website: Faith Chapel.net
- Book: Managing Transitions: Making The Most of Change by William Bridges
- Email Michael
- Link to NEW! Soul Care Essentials Online: 3-Session Video Series
- Link to NEW! Soul Care Essentials Cohort: 6 Weeks of Guided Conversations for Post-Conference Groups
- 95Network – Soul Care Essentials
- 95Network – Healthy Church Assessment
- Read Stalled: Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They’d Be There By Now
- Watch Podcast on YouTube
Key Takeaways
1) Discipleship requires a high level of mentorship. It’s much more than teaching. It’s really all about relationships.
2) There comes a point when you must identify and begin intentionally training your next leaders, keeping your succession plan in mind.
3) Having a serious “come to Jesus” meeting was the catalyst that led to developing the plan for change at Faith Chapel.
4) The transition plan is communicated differently to different levels of leaders within your church. The message to your highest-level leaders differs from the message to your staff, volunteers, and congregation. Each will have a different reaction based on their position.
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