Church Leader Tool: Leadership Succession
The Leadership Pipeline Refer to Leadership Pipeline CLT
There is no success without succession!
Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 19)
Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 19) Jesus and the Disciples Jesus calls the disciples (Matthew 4:18f) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… (Matthew 28:19)
Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 19) Jesus and the Disciples Jesus calls the disciples (Matthew 4:18f) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… (Matthew 28:19) …equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… (Ephesians 4:12)
Why do we need succession?
Why do we need succession? Temporary Succession Scheduled, vacation, medical leave
Why do we need succession? Temporary Succession Unexpected Succession Hit by bus
Why do we need succession? Temporary Succession Unexpected Succession Departure Succession
Why do we need succession? Temporary Succession Unexpected Succession Departure Succession Intentional Succession
Leadership Succession is Counter Intuitive would think not job, but always have a job, move on to the next thing Church where our opportunities are limitless, absolutely vital
How to do Leadership Succession
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles Determine key skills
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles Determine key skills Identify next leader for those roles
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles Determine key skills Identify next leader for those roles Document role responsibilities
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles Determine key skills Identify next leader for those roles Document role responsibilities Training
Sharing Responsibility I do, you watch, we talk I do, you help, we talk You do, I help, we talk You do, I watch, we talk You do, someone else watches
How to do Leadership Succession Identify key roles Determine key skills Identify next leader for those roles Document role responsibilities Training Replacement and reproduction
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering People keep growing
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering People keep growing People reach their full potential
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering People keep growing People reach their full potential Passes on information
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering People keep growing People reach their full potential Passes on information Improves quality
Succession and the Leadership Pipeline New people entering People keep growing People reach their full potential Passes on information Improves quality Crisis management
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