Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone Leading from the Second Chair with Tim Winters
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Jul 1, 2025 Tim Winters, the Executive Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church, shares his 33 years of insights on leading from the second chair. He discusses the dynamics of church leadership, emphasizing adaptability and communication. Tim highlights the importance of diversity in ministry and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He outlines the four pillars of effective second chair leadership: loyalty, trust, humility, and ability. Personal stories illustrate the fragility of life, reminding us to cherish relationships and community.
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Early Shepherd Staff Size
- When Tim Winters started at Shepherd of the Hills, the staff consisted of just four people including Dudley Rutherford.
- The church ran about 350 people and the ministry involved casual fellowship and weekend services.
Four Leadership Legs
- Second chair leaders need four legs of leadership: loyalty, trust, humility, and ability.
- Loyalty means being honest yet fully supportive, backing decisions once made without dissent.
True Loyalty Explained
- Loyalty means giving your honest opinion, whether the leader likes it or not.
- Once a decision is made, back it completely and support it like a yes man.
