The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson 3 Roles an Executive Pastor Can't Delegate - Episode 124
Dec 18, 2019
In this engaging conversation, guests Dan Reiland, a seasoned executive pastor, Jenni Catron, a leadership consultant, and Paul Alexander, an experienced executive pastor, explore the essential non-delegable roles of an Executive Pastor. They emphasize the importance of aligning vision with strategy, fostering high-performing teams, and cultivating trust within church staff. With practical insights on multi-site expansion, balancing detail with empowerment, and partnering effectively with senior pastors, they provide a roadmap for thriving church leadership.
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Strategy Connects Vision To Reality
- Strategy fills the gap between vision and what actually happens in the church.
- The executive pastor must own strategy to align the organization toward the vision.
Give Clear What And Why, Then Release How
- Define the right level of detail: give the what and why, then release the how when appropriate.
- Use guiding principles or values so teams can make aligned decisions without micromanaging.
Quintuple Campus Launch Example
- Dan described launching five campuses on one Sunday and resisting that pace initially.
- Kevin made the strategic call and then let the executive team figure out the massive how.