Summary: In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined again by Will Heath, a Lead Navigator for Auxano who specializes in leadership transition. During their conversation, they discuss pastoral succession and answer the following questions.<br> <br> * Can you share a story of pastoral succession?<br> * What can a church do to maintain continuity in a season of pastoral succession?<br> * How can a leader navigate the transition well?<br> * What key areas would you coach a leader to considering when developing a transition plan?<br> * What are the biggest reasons churches struggle with pastoral transition?<br> <br> BEST QUOTES<br> “A pastoral succession isn’t necessarily a one to one replacement.”<br> <br> “It is very common for the identity of a church to mirror the personality and passion of it’s key leader. So take away that leader, that church will struggle with it’s identity.”<br> <br> “When churches lack direction, they increase the likelihood that they are going to hire an incredible pastor for somebody else’s church.”<br> <br> “Many young pastors try to compensate their inexperience by trying to do too much, too quickly.”<br> <br> “Influence follows relational connection.”<br> <br> “A leader must always be clear about what they are transitioning to.”<br> <br> “Ministry doesn’t stop for a pastor just because they aren’t the lead pastor.”<br> <br> “Succession planning isn’t the last great thing a leader does. It is actually the gateway to a leader’s greatest season of influence.”<br> <br> “As leaders, we have a hard time visualizing our own transition.”<br> RECOMMENDED RESOURCES<br> <a href="https://app.ministrygrid.com/#/training/f3e54afb-6805-4230-eb57-0997983a558d">Free Preview: Succession Planning Video Library</a><br> <br> <a href="http://auxano.com/">Auxano</a><br> <br> <a href="http://myleadershippipeline.com/">Pipeline</a>
