Leadership Development and Succession Planning: A Biblical Perspective for an Ethical Response

Description

This article serves as a reminder to congregational leaders that having a succession plan and management (SP&M) in place is crucial to the longevity of congregations. Thomas D. Hollinger believes that congregations can refer to the Bible for examples of how to establish a SP&M program. This article uses biblical texts to provide an outline for how your congregation can begin developing an SP&M program.

Features

• 8 pages
• Examples from the Bible showcasing the importance of a SP&M program
• Assessment of the first formal SP&M program

Practical Applications

• Read this article to gain a better understanding of why succession planning and management is of the utmost importance for the long-term success of your congregation.
• Learn how in Apostle Paul’s epistles to Timothy and Titus, he established what may be considered one of the first SP&M programs.
• Explore and analyze the biblical model of succession planning and how you can use the model to establish your own program.