5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Will Heath, a Lead Navigator for Auxano and specializes in leadership transition. During this conversation, they discuss how to plan for succession, the barriers involved, and how a volunteer in your church can plan for succession as well.

* What are the most significant barriers for succession planning in the church?

* What are some best practices to ensure that succession goes well?

* What are good timelines for different kinds of succession?

* What does succession look like at other ministry levels?

* How do I bring up the topic of succession to my pastor?

BEST QUOTES

“In succession planning, the language we use absolutely matters.”

“When leaders sit around the table, they need to be honest and be courageous.”

“When it comes to succession, you have to do more than stick a name in an envelope.”

“Succession happens most at the volunteer level of the church.”

“Succession is personal long before it is tactical.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Free Preview: Succession Planning Video Library

Pipeline Conference

Pipeline: Succession at Every Level booklet

Auxano Boot Camps

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Chandler Vannoy, the Brand Manager for Lifeway Leadership. During their conversation, they discuss everything internships, all the way from how to structure an internship program to how to best lead an intern.

* Why should churches and organizations have internship programs?

* What is the best structure for an internship program?

* How can you get the most out of an internship?

* What are the best ways to lead an intern?

* What would you tell your 20 year old self as an intern?

BEST QUOTES

“We want to help expose interns to what work is really like.”

“Internships allow you to experience as much as possible without being a full time employee.”

“If you have a to-do list for an intern, that is not a reason to have an internship program.”

“Are you developing interns or using interns?”

“As an intern, you should ask what are the goals you have for me.”

“Try to find the right person for the right spot and give them a real experience.”

“Tranformation is the intersection point of knowledge, experience, and coaching.”

“If there is one thing that you can do is be intentional with your time and get to know as many people as possible.”

“As an intern, take the posture of a learner and be open to criticism.”

“You need to invite people to speak into your mistakes and then learn and grow from that.”

“As an intern, go to get. Don’t just go to look around.”

“Be intentional and lead an intern how you would lead your 20 year old self.”

“Keep the room clean where you are and God will open the next door.” - John Piper

“We need to tell our 30 year old self to have the heart of an intern and keep that mindset.”

“Sometimes in an internship you are so ready for what’s next, that you miss the people who are in front of you. Just slow down and enjoy it.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Strengthfinders

Myers Brigg

Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Chambers

New Churches resources on residency programs

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Chandler Vannoy, the Brand Manager for LifeWay Leadership. During their conversation, they discuss everything internships, all the way from how to structure an internship program to how to best lead an intern.

* Why should churches and organizations have internship programs?

* What is the best structure for an internship program?

* How can you get the most out of an internship?

* What are the best ways to lead an intern?

* What would you tell your 20 year old self as an intern?

BEST QUOTES

“We want to help expose interns to what work is really like.”

“Internships allow you to experience as much as possible without being a full time employee.”

“If you have a to-do list for an intern, that is not a reason to have an internship program.”

“Are you developing interns or using interns?”

“As an intern, you should ask what are the goals you have for me.”

“Try to find the right person for the right spot and give them a real experience.”

“Tranformation is the intersection point of knowledge, experience, and coaching.”

“If there is one thing that you can do is be intentional with your time and get to know as many people as possible.”

“As an intern, take the posture of a learner and be open to criticism.”

“You need to invite people to speak into your mistakes and then learn and grow from that.”

“As an intern, go to get. Don’t just go to look around.”

“Be intentional and lead an intern how you would lead your 20 year old self.”

“Keep the room clean where you are and God will open the next door.” – John Piper

“We need to tell our 30 year old self to have the heart of an intern and keep that mindset.”

“Sometimes in an internship you are so ready for what’s next, that you miss the people who are in front of you. Just slow down and enjoy it.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Strengthfinders

Myers Brigg

Heads, Hearts, Hands by Dr. David Sills

Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Chambers

New Churches resources on residency programs

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Chandler Vannoy, the Brand Manager for LifeWay Leadership. During their conversation, they discuss everything internships, all the way from how to structure an internship program to how to best lead an intern.

* Why should churches and organizations have internship programs?

* What is the best structure for an internship program?

* How can you get the most out of an internship?

* What are the best ways to lead an intern?

* What would you tell your 20 year old self as an intern?

BEST QUOTES

“We want to help expose interns to what work is really like.”

“Internships allow you to experience as much as possible without being a full time employee.”

“If you have a to-do list for an intern, that is not a reason to have an internship program.”

“Are you developing interns or using interns?”

“As an intern, you should ask what are the goals you have for me.”

“Try to find the right person for the right spot and give them a real experience.”

“Tranformation is the intersection point of knowledge, experience, and coaching.”

“If there is one thing that you can do is be intentional with your time and get to know as many people as possible.”

“As an intern, take the posture of a learner and be open to criticism.”

“You need to invite people to speak into your mistakes and then learn and grow from that.”

“As an intern, go to get. Don’t just go to look around.”

“Be intentional and lead an intern how you would lead your 20 year old self.”

“Keep the room clean where you are and God will open the next door.” – John Piper

“We need to tell our 30 year old self to have the heart of an intern and keep that mindset.”

“Sometimes in an internship you are so ready for what’s next, that you miss the people who are in front of you. Just slow down and enjoy it.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Strengthfinders

Myers Brigg

Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Chambers

New Churches resources on residency programs

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Jim Shaddix, the W.A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. During their conversation, they talk about the importance of mentoring and the need for character to sustain your leadership.

BEST QUOTES

“Our legacy is not something we do but it is someone we develop.”

“It’s easy to stop learning.”

“We can’t get away from eye to eye, shoulder to shoulder development of people.”

“Leaders must be utterly desperate for God’s intervention.”

“If God doesn’t show up in my life and ministry, I’m in trouble.”

“I find the best time for me to spend unhurried time with God is in the morning.”

“As leaders, we have to change and evolve to the needs that arise.”

“Live in the moment and take advantage of the opportunities for training.”

“Focus on the now and let God take care of the next.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Mentoring webinar with Jim Shaddix

Power in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

Progress in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

The Passion-Driven Sermon by Jim Shaddix

Privilege the Text! by Abraham Kuruvilla

Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Jim Shaddix, the W.A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. During their conversation, they talk about the importance of mentoring and the need for character to sustain your leadership.

BEST QUOTES

“Our legacy is not something we do but it is someone we develop.”

“It’s easy to stop learning.”

“We can’t get away from eye to eye, shoulder to shoulder development of people.”

“Leaders must be utterly desperate for God’s intervention.”

“If God doesn’t show up in my life and ministry, I’m in trouble.”

“I find the best time for me to spend unhurried time with God is in the morning.”

“As leaders, we have to change and evolve to the needs that arise.”

“Live in the moment and take advantage of the opportunities for training.”

“Focus on the now and let God take care of the next.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Mentoring webinar with Jim Shaddix

Power in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

Progress in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

The Passion-Driven Sermon by Jim Shaddix

Privilege the Text! by Abraham Kuruvilla

Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Jim Shaddix, the W.A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. During their conversation, they talk about the importance of mentoring and the need for character to sustain your leadership.

BEST QUOTES

“Our legacy is not something we do but it is someone we develop.”

“It’s easy to stop learning.”

“We can’t get away from eye to eye, shoulder to shoulder development of people.”

“Leaders must be utterly desperate for God’s intervention.”

“If God doesn’t show up in my life and ministry, I’m in trouble.”

“I find the best time for me to spend unhurried time with God is in the morning.”

“As leaders, we have to change and evolve to the needs that arise.”

“Live in the moment and take advantage of the opportunities for training.”

“Focus on the now and let God take care of the next.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Mentoring webinar with Jim Shaddix

Power in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

Progress in the Pulpit by Jim Shaddix

The Passion-Driven Sermon by Jim Shaddix

Privilege the Text! by Abraham Kuruvilla

Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman

This week on the 5 Leadership Questions podcast we are highlighting several of the speakers from our upcoming Pipeline Conference this October. We can’t wait for this event and all the leadership wisdom and practical advice that will be shared, and we want you to share in some of that. The early bird registration discount ends July 31, so make sure to register soon. So listen in, go to MyLeadershipPipeline.com to register you and your leadership team, and we will see you in October!

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins is joined by William Vanderbloemen, the CEO and Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm serving churches, ministries and faith-based organizations. During their conversation, they discuss how to build a culture of succession in a church, the key factors that lead to a successful transition, and how to  live both in the here and now, and in the next.

BEST QUOTES

“Every pastor is an interim pastor.”

“At every level, there needs to be some plan for what to do next.”

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

“Smart young leaders spend their early years creating options for their later years.”

“I feel pastors tend to stay too long.”

“People get addicted to their salary.”

“Pastors aren’t putting enough money in retirement, so they can’t afford to retire.”

“The guys who I see who are getting succession right are addressing it early.”

“At the end of the day, hiring is a Holy Spirit-led decision.”

“People always overestimate what they can get done in a year, and they underestimate what they can get done in 10.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Pipeline Conference 

Next by William Vanderbloemen

Search by William Vanderbloemen

Vanderbloemen Search Group

This week on the 5 Leadership Questions podcast we are highlighting several of the speakers from our upcoming Pipeline Conference this October. We can’t wait for this event and all the leadership wisdom and practical advice that will be shared, and we want you to share in some of that. The early bird registration discount ends July 31, so make sure to register soon. So listen in, go to MyLeadershipPipeline.com to register you and your leadership team, and we will see you in October!

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins is joined by William Vanderbloemen, the CEO and Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, an executive search firm serving churches, ministries and faith-based organizations. During their conversation, they discuss how to build a culture of succession in a church, the key factors that lead to a successful transition, and how to  live both in the here and now, and in the next.

BEST QUOTES

“Every pastor is an interim pastor.”

“At every level, there needs to be some plan for what to do next.”

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

“Smart young leaders spend their early years creating options for their later years.”

“I feel pastors tend to stay too long.”

“People get addicted to their salary.”

“Pastors aren’t putting enough money in retirement, so they can’t afford to retire.”

“The guys who I see who are getting succession right are addressing it early.”

“At the end of the day, hiring is a Holy Spirit-led decision.”

“People always overestimate what they can get done in a year, and they underestimate what they can get done in 10.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Pipeline Conference 

Next by William Vanderbloemen

Search by William Vanderbloemen

Vanderbloemen Search Group