Christian Leadership Alliance
Transition and succession are a normal part of business and ministry. How we handle the process speaks volumes. I have personally transitioned into positions after a former leader resigned, one was fired, another passed away, and most recently, after a beloved 19-year legend retired. Each circumstance was unique, but one thing remained the same. The … Continue reading A Successful Leadership Transition
Leadership falls are far too common for Christian nonprofit organizations. Leaders have fallen for various reasons: money mismanagement, addictions, arrogance, mistreatment of ministry staff, sexual sin, etc. Ultimately, the blame for a leadership fall is almost always a leader’s own – decisions they made, actions they took, or words they spoke. Scripture is very clear … Continue reading Avoiding a Leadership Fall
BOOKS 1. Embracing Succession: Helping ministry leaders confront the personal side of transition By Will Heath (Crosslink Publishing, June 1, 2021) Book Overview Hear more from Will Heath on this episode of The 5 Leadership Questions Podcast as he discusses “Succession” and ways to make it work. – LISTEN 2. Succession: Seven practices to navigate mission-critical … Continue reading Books for Winter 2021
