Description
This book helps congregations navigate pastoral succession by outlining a structured approach that prevents vacancies, maintains momentum, and supports a healthy transition between outgoing and incoming pastors. The author affirms that pastoral transitions are inevitable but do not need to be destabilizing. By using case studies, leadership principles, and practical guidance, Kricher teaches a planned overlap model that preserves mission continuity and minimizes disruption.
Features
- Case studies
- Transition imperatives
- Transition pitfalls
- Leadership principles
- Succession model
- Mission continuity focus
- Pastoral leadership resource
Practical Applications
- Use the book’s six pitfalls as a diagnostic tool with your board, identifying risks such as unclear roles, lack of planning, or relational tension.
- Learn to structure a 12 to 18 month formal transition to give both pastors time to build trust with the congregation and maintain mission momentum.
