Change cannot be imposed. It must become a part of the church s ongoing story and culture. Investment in developing lay leadership. Churches in transformation encourage, equip, and facilitate the work of laity. Continuity of pastoral leadership.
Churches suffer from frequent pastoral changes.
Leadership involves long-term investments in people and enduring relationships of trust and respect. It also requires an intimate knowledge and love of the community being served and the kind of perseverance and enduring faith that moves mountains. Weems is president and professor of church leadership. The most common response to change . Nancy T. Ammerman Muster up the courage to listen carefully.