Mike Warman and Chris Mulhare candidly share their own journey toward transition and discuss potential best practice for pastors to position themselves with wisdom financially so fear is minimised in decisions regarding transition.
Pastor Ben Naitoko's observations of commonalities between thriving churches across our movement. Strong leadership, clear vision, strong values, intentional evangelism, reaching new people, intentional leadership pipeline, discipleship, self-confidence, celebrating success and getting people on mission.
Pastor Ben Naitoko discussing questions to ask yourself if considering merging with another church. Assessing the need for a merger, due diligence, cultural fit, historical preservation, alternative transition models and the role of the senior pastor post-merge.
Pastor Ben Naitoko draws our attention to Respect for Other Churches, Lack of Governance, Shallow Root System & Lack of Congruency
Pastor Ben Naitoko draws our attention to Ministry Ethics, Living with a Empire Mentality & Living Beyond your Means
Spiritual sonship and fatherhood & the importance of maintaining a posture of a spiritual son while becoming a spiritual father. Maintaining purity of heart, consistency in ministry, and managing energy throughout different stages of a leader's life.
The pivotal role of vulnerability and humility in finding wholeness as a pastor. Transforming brokenness into growth, the importance of authenticity and celebrating a journey toward spiritual maturity.
The distinct roles and grace gifts of leadership versus ministry within the church. The importance of recognising different callings, the 'glass ceiling' in church leadership, and the balance between supporting individual growth and the broader church mission.
Book Referenced
The L Factor: Identifying and Developing Christian Leaders
An interview with Chris Mulhare and David Storer.
An interview with Chris Mulhare and Lee Dallmann
An interview with Chris Mulhare and Ben Naitoko.
An interview with Chris Mulhare and Frank Damazio.
An interview with Chris Mulhare and Frank Damazio.
An interview with Chris Mulhare and Ben Naitoko.
An interview with Ben Naitoko and Chris Mulhare
An interview with Ben Naitoko and Chris Mulhare