Succession Plan Coaching

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There are many obstacles to navigate during a transition, but getting succession right is critical to the long-term stability of a church and its mission.

Senior leaders often give little or no consideration to what will happen once they leave the organization. They sometimes think it’s too soon to begin planning for a transition that is still years down the road. But as the transition nears, a sense of anxiety grows. This is often due to a lack of plans or direction.

By developing a thorough succession plan, leaders can have a sense of peace and assurance.   

Time moves quickly and the right time to engage in succession planning is now. The more time and intentionality that is given to prepare and implement a transition plan, the greater the likelihood of success for all involved. More time allows for creativity, flexibility, and growth.

During your Succession Planning coaching, our consultants will help you create a roadmap for your future and the future of your church. 

Succession Planning Provides 4 Key Benefits

  1. Preparation for the church/organization as they transition to a different leadership.

  2. Equipping for the new leader as he/she steps into a new role.

  3. Support for the new leader during the first twelve months in a new role. 

  4. Direction for the outgoing leader in their new season of life.

     

Meet Your Consultants

Larry Osborne

CONSULTANT, Former Lead Pastor, North Coast

Succession Planning, Mergers, Organizational Clarity and Strategy, Multisite

Steve Stroope

CONSULTANT, Former Lead Pastor, Lake Pointe

Succession Planning, Mergers, Organizational Clarity and Strategy, Multisite

Larry Osborne

CONSULTANT, Former Lead Pastor, North Coast

Succession Planning, Mergers, Organizational Clarity and Strategy, Multisite

Larry was born and raised in Southern California. During his tenure as the lead pastor at North Coast Church in San Diego, he oversaw its growth from a small church plant with 70 adults to one of the largest and most influential churches in the country (with 8 local campuses, and a weekend physical attendance exceeding 13,000). 

Larry is responsible for numerous innovative ministry strategies that have been widely adopted by the church at large; including the use of Teaching Teams, Sermon-Based Small Groups, and Video Venues, which spawned the modern Multisite movement. 

He is the author of 10 books, including Sticky Church, Sticky Teams, Lead Like A Shepherd, Accidental Pharisees, and Thriving in Babylon. 

He currently serves as a Kingdom Ambassador and a Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, focusing on mentoring and coaching high-performance pastors, leaders, and churches, along with various church planting movements. His clients have included 19 of the 100 Largest Churches and 22 of the Fastest Growing Churches in the most recent Outreach 100 compilations. 

Larry has both a Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degree from Talbot Theological Seminary. He and his wife Nancy live in Oceanside, CA, and are blessed to have all three of their grown and married children living nearby along with their eight grandchildren.

Steve Stroope

CONSULTANT, Former Lead Pastor, Lake Pointe

Succession Planning, Mergers, Organizational Clarity and Strategy, Multisite

Called to pastor Lakepointe shortly after its founding in 1979, Steve led the congregation that has grown from 53 in attendance at its inception to more than 13,000 each week at 8 Dallas campuses. After 40 years, Steve transitioned to a supportive role at Lakepointe and provides coaching to partnership churches throughout the world. He has a passion for seeing the Gospel presented to unchurched people in a culturally relevant style without compromising truth.


Under his leadership, Lakepointe has started 70 churches in under-churched areas across America such as Boston, New York, Las Vegas, and Portland, and has international partnerships with 22 churches in 12 different countries. Lakepointe is also involved in local missions with 35 local mission partners in Texas.


Steve is the author of 3 books and will be releasing his 4th book in 2023: It Starts at Home; Tribal Church; Money Matters in Church; Leading by Letting Go (2023).

 

Schedule Your Free First Step

If you’re considering planning for succession in your church or would like to learn more, we invite you to
schedule your Free First Step with our consultants.

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