Before you interview a single candidate, build the profile. In Episode 9 of the LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore why a clear Senior Pastor Profile is essential to a healthy succession—and how it helps your church stay aligned, objective, and mission-focused.
Read MoreWho should be on your church’s transition team—and what should they actually do? Episode 8 of the LeadingSmart Podcast breaks down how to build the right team for a healthy succession.
Read MoreOver the years, David Whiting has served in influential churches across the country—leading teaching teams, shaping leadership structures, and helping pastors lead with greater clarity. I’m thrilled to welcome David to the LeadingSmart team as a Senior Consultant. Learn more about partnering with David.
Read MoreMany churches spend months planning succession—but forget to plan how to communicate it. Episode 7 of the LeadingSmart Podcast reveals how to get it right: who to tell, when to tell them, and how to protect trust every step of the way.
Read MoreDiscover why finances are often the hidden key to a healthy pastoral succession. In episode 6 of The LeadingSmart Podcast, we explore how to prepare, fund, and lead through the financial side of transition. Get ready for your church and leadership to thrive financially.
Read MoreLeadership is rewarding, but it’s also lonely. The higher you rise, the harder it becomes to find someone who can speak into your leadership with clarity, objectivity, and wisdom. That’s where a strategic advisor can make all the difference.
Read MoreIn Episode 5 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we discuss what to do when someone already on your team wants to throw their name in the hat. Whether it’s your teaching pastor, a beloved campus leader, or someone with long-standing ties to your church, the big question is this: Is an internal candidate a blessing—or a blind spot?
Read MoreIn Episode 4 of the Leading Smart Podcast, we talk about something churches often overlook: the board’s role in a healthy succession. Because let’s face it, you can’t plan a smooth succession without a strong foundation of trust and clarity between the senior pastor and the board.
Read MoreHiring great people isn’t just about job descriptions and interview questions. It’s about discernment, relational investment, and telling the whole truth. Here are 3 critical phases to the interview process that will ensure every new hire is a good hire.
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