December 31, 2024
Where Do We Go from Here?
We’re all interim leaders and at some point retirement is inevitable. Therefore, church elders and boards should be proactive to ensure a healthy, smooth pastoral transition.
Articles for tag: Christian Standard Survey
May 19, 2012
What Every Leader Needs
By Kent E. Fillinger A national study1 of pastoral leaders by Austin Presbyterian Seminary asked the questions: “Does participation in a pastoral leader peer group make a difference? And does participation in a pastoral leader peer group make a difference in congregations?” The APS study found that in the last five years, 72 percent of the pastoral leaders polled participated regularly in a small group of peers for continuing education and support. Christian Standard”s survey showed that 76 percent of the 232 senior ministers surveyed participated regularly in a peer group last year. The APS study found that leaders in
April 28, 2011
MEDIUM-SIZED CHURCHES: The 2010 List
A Christian Standard survey listing of 47 medium-sized churches that averaged 250-499 in worship during 2010, including attendance and baptism data.
