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Every church and ministry goes through changes in leadership, and the issue is far bigger than the wave of pastors from the baby boomer generation who are moving toward retirement. When a pastor leaves a church, ministries are disrupted, and members drift away. If the church is already struggling, it can find itself suddenly in very dire straits indeed. But the outcome doesn't have to be that way.
What if when a pastor moved on, the church knew exactly what to do to find a suitable replacement because a plan and a process had been in place for some time? While there is no simple, one-size-fits-all solution to the puzzle of planning for a seamless pastoral succession, Next offers church leaders and pastors a guide to asking the right questions in order to plan for the future. Vanderbloemen, founder of a leading pastoral search firm, and Bird, an award-winning writer and researcher, share insider stories of succession successes and failures in dozens of churches, including some of the nation's most influential. Through case studies, interviews, and real-time research, the authors demystify successful pastoral succession and help listeners prepare for an even brighter future for their ministries.
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- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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There's no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting.
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required reading for any ministry
- By Daniel on 04-11-16
By: Andy Stanley
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The Power of Servant Leadership
- By: Robert K. Greenleaf
- Narrated by: Don Leslie
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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During the last decade, we have witnessed an unparalleled explosion of interest in the practice of "servant-leadership," as today's business leaders search for a new leadership model for the 21st century. Based on the seminal work of Robert K. Greenleaf, a former AT&T executive who coined the term almost 30 years ago, servant-leadership emphasizes an emerging approach to leadership--one which puts serving others, including employees, customers, and community, first.
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Not Just the Power of Servant Leadership
- By Marty on 04-25-11
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The Mentor Leader
- Secrets to Building People & Teams That Win Consistently
- By: Tony Dungy
- Narrated by: Tony Dungy
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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"Your only job is to help your players be better." That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL. Now, a storied career and a Super Bowl victory later, Tony Dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you.
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awesome wisdom
- By EJShannon on 12-26-17
By: Tony Dungy
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The Post-Quarantine Church
- Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
- By: Thom S. Rainer
- Narrated by: Michael Beck
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation.
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A revisiting of previous books
- By wall32 on 01-31-21
By: Thom S. Rainer
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The Leadership Lessons of Jesus
- By: Bob Briner, Ray Pritchard
- Narrated by: Mark Warner
- Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
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A bind-up of two titles that offers the timeless wisdom of Jesus Christ as it can apply to today's leaders. Practical as well as inspirational, the lessons and techniques are perfect for business leaders, community leaders, anyone who need to interact and motivate diverse groups of people.
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Will definitely repeat
- By Amazon Customer on 11-29-22
By: Bob Briner, and others
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Leadership Gold
- Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
- By: John C. Maxwell
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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John C. Maxwell wants to help you become the smartest leader you can be by sharing Leadership Gold with you. After nearly forty years of leading, Maxwell has mined the gold so you don't have to. Each gold nugget is contained in one of 26 chapters designed to be a six-month mentorship from the international leadership expert. Each chapter contains detailed application exercises and a "Mentoring Moment" for leaders who desire to mentor others.
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Good Stuff
- By Afzal Chaudhry on 06-26-20
By: John C. Maxwell
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Everybody Matters
- The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
- By: Bob Chapman, Raj Sisodia
- Narrated by: Steven Menasche
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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Starting in 1997, Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that creates off-the-charts morale, loyalty, creativity, and business performance. The company utterly rejects the idea that employees are simply functions to be moved around, "managed" with carrots and sticks, or discarded at will. Instead Barry-Wehmiller manifests the reality that every single person matters, just like in a family. That's not a cliché on a mission statement; it's the bedrock of the company's success.
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A Much Better Read
- By Bob Burton on 12-14-18
By: Bob Chapman, and others
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Complete Family Wealth
- By: James E. Hughes, Susan E. Massenzio, Keith Whitaker
- Narrated by: James E. Hughes
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
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Growth-oriented practices today lead to generations of family flourishing in the future. This book provides the answers you need along with guidance and strategy for keeping your family's complete wealth intact.
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More than gold nuggets
- By CSmith on 08-25-18
By: James E. Hughes, and others
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Work, Love, Pray
- Practical Wisdom for Young Professional Christian Women
- By: Diane Paddison
- Narrated by: Ruth Bloomquist
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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The number of Christian women in today's professional workforce is increasing, and they are hungry for practical mentoring. They yearn to learn from someone who has climbed the ladder of success without sacrificing family or faith - something author Diane Paddison has done with excellence and grace. The stories Paddison shares about her corporate, personal, and spiritual life, as well as the lives of other women like her, are both inspiring and instructive, providing on-target advice and concrete examples of how to succeed without feeling overwhelmed or compromised.
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Starts off with a big ego but gets better later
- By Diane on 12-11-11
By: Diane Paddison
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The Next Christians
- The Good News About the End of Christian America
- By: Gabe Lyons
- Narrated by: Gabe Lyons
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
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Turn on a cable news show or pick up any news magazine, and you get the impression that Christian America is on its last leg. The once dominant faith is now facing rapidly declining church attendance, waning political influence, and an abysmal public perception. More than 76% of Americans self-identify as Christians, but many today are ashamed to carry the label. While many Christians are bemoaning their faith’s decline, Gabe Lyons is optimistic that Christianity’s best days are yet to come.
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Optimistic about the church
- By Ellen Gilmartin on 09-12-24
By: Gabe Lyons
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- ssanseverino
- 09-24-18
Amazing
This book has been enlightning, encouraging, informative and the perfect book for every pastor board and potential successor
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- wflmw
- 05-21-20
So many amazing quotes in this book!
I was actually starting to get annoyed by how often i had to stop listening and write down the amazing mindsets & wisdom contained in this book.
I cannot imagine a book being more helpful in noth practical application nor big picture thinking.
Well done gentlemen!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-26-23
Best resource for pastors succession
Such a powerful resource for leaving a legacy and making sure succession is in place for future generations.
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- Omer
- 02-24-17
A must read if you are a pastor or leader
This is a must read book for all, young and old pastor's. A book for deacon and elder. When the principles a applied, they will prevent the church and pastor from suffering. Thank you guys for taking the time to write a such good book.
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- Mark
- 12-04-15
Great content & narration
What did you love best about Next: Pastoral Succession That Works?
As a full-time Transitional Interim Pastor, this book is a must to listen to. Great advice for all pastors in preparation for the inevitable transition.
Have you listened to any of Claton Butcher’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I enjoy Claton Butcher's articulate voice. I listen to everything he narrates!
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- Ronald J. Beebe
- 03-19-16
Get to the point
While I was very excited and agreed with the ideas underlying the books premise ... I gave up after the first 3 chapters ( and preface.. Intro.. Etc) that seemed to be more about how great this book was going to be and how much work the authors had done in preparing it. I wondered if it weren't more a tool to get them more consultation work than actually providing resources.
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