[S3EP21] 4 Types of Pastors Churches Need for Succession (And How to Choose the Right One

Is your church approaching a leadership transition? The type of pastor you need depends entirely on the season your church is in — and most boards get this wrong.In this episode of LeadingSmart, Holly Tate and Tim Stevens break down a powerful four-part framework for church succession planning that every board, search team, and executive pastor needs to hear before hiring their next senior leader.You'll learn:The 4 types of senior pastors churches need — and how to identify which one fits your church right nowWhy hiring a disruptor when you need healing (or vice versa) can devastate a congregationWhen to choose an internal vs. external candidate in your succession searchHow boards can get aligned before the hiring process to protect both the church and the incoming leaderReal-world examples from Willow Creek and other large churches navigating leadership transitionPlus — the team wraps with a fun question from James Clear's newsletter: "If every job paid the same, what would you do?" Whether you're 2 years or 10 years away from a succession, this episode gives you the language and clarity to plan well. Resources mentioned:Chicago Gathering for Executive Pastors (10K+ attendance): leadingsmart.comSuccession Webinar — 10 Things Every Church Needs to Know: leadingsmart.com📱 Follow us for more insights and resourcesInstagram: @timstevensFacebook: @timstevens💻Visit LeadingSmart.comNeed help facilitating your next staff retreat or strategic offsite? https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talkHouston listeners — join the Houston Roundtable on June 4th (only 25 spots). https://www.leadingsmart.com/houston-roundtableListen to Leading In Real Time Podcast Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2wnxRYYqm_ThAiSPBwjH7vQH5i3H3aKListen to the full 40 Lessons In 40 Years serieshttps://www.leadingsmart.com/podcastDownload The Simply Strategic Show https://www.leadingsmart.com/books-2📩 Have questions or want to connect?https://www.leadingsmart.com/lets-talk🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodesApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadingsmart-podcast/id1813933962Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1IqLLXtvtZBEgRsM2gOXpO?s...