Pastoral Transition
One of the issues shaping the health of the churches today is pastoral transition: conveying the spiritual authority of the community of faith from one minister to another. Much of the time, it is being done exceedingly poorly.
As a pastor who has followed long leadership tenures both in Lubbock and San Antonio, I am in a unique position to give perspective on the matter. I have postponed commentary on the subject for over a year since leaving San Antonio in order to gain a measure of clarity and analysis about this complex, emotional issue.
In August, Associated Baptist Press did two pieces on pastoral leadership succession that merit your reading. I have posted the links below:
http://www.abpnews.com/2709.articlehttp://www.abpnews.com/2710.article
