TRansitions for Pastors
Image via Wikipedia Today I have the privilege of posting a conversation with Bob Russell , senior minister of Southeast Christian Church ( Louisville, KY ) for forty years until he retired in 2006. Southeast is the sixth largest church in America, and the church’s leadership transition has been exemplary. I believe we can learn a lot from Bob Russell, one of the most humble and genuine men I have met in ministry. I’m grateful he would take the time to stop by and discuss his new book, Transition Plan: 7 Secrets Every Leader Needs to Know , and why pastors and churches should take responsibility for training the next generation of leaders. Trevin Wax: It seems like many evangelical megachurches are built around powerful personalities and charismatic leaders. You write about how an inordinate focus on the leader of the church can be dangerous. You write: “Is this church built on the pastor, or is it really built on Jesus Christ ? When Bob Russell is gone, will the church continu