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The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson
2 Roles an Executive Pastor Can’t Delegate - Episode 307
Aug 2, 2023
Explore the significance of senior leaders in the church and the consequences of an ineffective executive pastor role. Discover the key responsibilities an executive pastor can't delegate and how they bridge the gap between vision and execution. Learn about the essential characteristics and skills needed for effective leadership and the importance of complementary skills between an executive pastor and a senior pastor.
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- The first key role an executive pastor can't delegate is making the vision actionable by defining how the vision will be accomplished and executing an action plan, which requires managing the tension between delegation and micromanagement, maintaining organizational alignment, and empowering the team to get the work done.
- The second key role an executive pastor can't delegate is driving core initiatives to free up the senior pastor to focus on their specific responsibilities, which includes keeping the team focused and aligned, serving as a bridge between the senior pastor's dreams and the practical realities of execution, and helping the senior pastor recognize momentum and progress.
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The importance of making the vision actionable
The first key role an executive pastor can't delegate is making the vision actionable. This means owning the responsibility for closing the gap between vision and execution. While the senior pastor is responsible for clarifying and casting vision, it is the executive pastor's job to define how the vision will be accomplished and execute an action plan. They are responsible for organizing teams, creating systems, and delegating tasks to see the vision through. This role requires managing the tension between delegation and micromanagement, maintaining organizational alignment, and empowering the team to get the work done.
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