BECOME THE "SUCCESSION SHERPA" FOR THE MINISTRIES YOU SERVE
Get trained to use our succession planning process in your ministry.
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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.
- Fill out our online application (see blow)
- Schedule a 45-minute interview
- Complete the training and get to work helping the ministries you serve
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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