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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Annual Succession Question Every Staff Member Should Answer

from The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of succession planning in ministry leadership. He emphasizes that the healthiest organizations prepare for leadership transitions by investing in others and creating sustainable systems that aren't reliant on one person. Todd challenges listeners to consider who could fulfill their responsibilities if they were suddenly unavailable and encourages leaders to train others to take over their roles, ensuring the ministry can thrive beyond their tenure.• Succession planning is about ministry growth, not just emergencies.• Avoid becoming irreplaceable in a detrimental way by training others.• Conduct an annual succession audit with key questions for leaders.• Identify tasks only you can do and begin training others.• The most successful leadership transitions are prepared in advance.Have questions or comments?  Send to [email protected] sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.- - - - - Is Your Church Hiring?If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

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