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BECOME THE "SUCCESSION SHERPA" FOR THE MINISTRIES YOU SERVE

Get trained to use our succession planning process in your ministry. 

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Who is the training for?

National and State
Denominations
Local
Associations
Ministry
Networks

MINISTRIES ARE LOOKING FOR HELP NOW!

In 2019, we commissioned the Barna Group to survey Pastors on the topic of succession planning. The three areas highlighted below demonstrate how important this topic is.

Are pastors interested in succession planning resources?

Southern Baptists

Definitely - 14%

Probably - 46%

No - 41%

United Methodists

Definitely - 13%

Probably - 29%

No - 58%

Presbyterian / Reformed

Definitely - 18%

Probably - 20%

No - 63%

Lutheran (any)

 Definitely - 12%

Probably - 34%

No - 55%

56% of all churches surveyed indicated interest in succession planning resources.

Do churches have a succession plan in place?

Southern Baptists

Yes - 24%

No - 76%

United Methodists

Yes - 62%

No - 38%

Presbyterian / Reformed

Yes - 32%

No - 68%

Lutheran (any)

Yes - 41%

No - 59%

65% of all churches surveyed DID NOT have a transition plan in place.

How pastors rate their church's succession planning.

Southern Baptists

Above Average - 22%

Average - 36%

Below Average - 42%

United Methodists

Above Average - 24%

Average - 66%

Below Average - 9%

Presbyterian / Reformed

Above Average - 26%

Average - 42%

Below Average - 32%

Lutheran (any)

Above Average - 18%

Average - 44%

Below Average - 39%

31% of all churches with a succession plan in place said their succession planning was Below Average or Poor.

Help ministries implement healthy and effective succession plans

The Planning Succession training equips denomination, associations, and ministry networks with the tools and methods needed to help their churches navigate key leader transitions.

More and more, ministry leaders are recognizing their need for better tools and succession planning methods. Denominations, Associations, and Networks are in the best position to provide the necessary resources to do so effectively. A Planning Succession Training equips leaders with the tools, methods, and skills necessary to help churches and ministries implement healthy and effective leadership transitions.
 
To participate in a Planning Succession Training Session:
  1. Fill out our online application (see blow)
  2. Schedule a 45-minute interview
  3. Complete the training and get to work helping the ministries you serve
Ministries and churches are looking for a proven system they can trust to deliver results. Sherpa's Planning Succession training process will put you in the best position to serve them. Apply to become a Planning Succession Certified Guide today.
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How the Training Will Help You Serve Ministries:

Sherpa's ministry assessment tool will enable your ministries to anticipate areas of potential disruption and create a plan to minimize negative impact

Establish a defined plan for how to project manage the succession process

Develop a communication strategy that inspires confidence in the plan and continued investment in the ministry

 

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