transition

Here are 10 ways to pray for a new pastor or church staff member as they enter into a new role leading a congregation.

Pastoral succession can be difficult and no two situations are the same. Sometimes, asking your predecessor to stay on the team can be incredibly beneficial. Here are four situations where it isn't.

When preteens are ready to move from kidmin to youth group, it’s helpful to have a plan in place. Begin the transition from children’s ministry to youth ministry about three months out and focus on events and activities that celebrate the kids.

I have just completed my final Easter experience with my Cross Church Family. This past weekend was very difficult for me personally. After 33...

Kyle Idleman has served at Southeastern Christian Church in the Louisville area for 17 years. The multisite church reaches an average of 21,000 people each weekend through its six campuses. Now Idleman will serve as the senior pastor.

It is normal to wonder if you are ready to make a ministry move. Here are a few things to consider first.

There are some common occurrences during times of change in an organization. If a leader doesn’t understand them, the chance for a successful transition is diminished, people remain frustrated and progress is stalled.

When a leader steps down, there are two things to be concerned with: the health of the leader and the health of the group.