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The Changing of the Guards – the year of transition

Join Minister Davidson and Deacon Gilbert in this workshop to learn about the importance of timely succession planning and transitioning in leadership. Explore biblical examples and gain insight on change and transition.

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The Changing of the Guards – the year of transition

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  1. The Changing of the Guards – the year of transition Workshop 2 Elder Styles Minister Davidson & Deacon Gilbert GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  2. ICEBREAKER SMALL GROUPS • List the reasons why we have the changing of the Guards ceremony • What’s your definition of change & give one example each • What’s your understanding of transitioning & how do you know when it is taking place GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  3. Aims • God’s leadership succession planning & transitioning • What can we learn from the way the mantle moved from Moses to Joshua • What experience did Joshua take from his mentor Moses that enabled him to successfully deal with the challenges he faced • Making sense of your own change movements GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  4. Objectives • To enable present & emerging leaders to understand the relevance of timely succession planning • To consider the God way to transition planning • Provide clarity on the ‘soft’ and hard skills & ability required to lead God’s people GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  5. Change & Transition • The difference between these is subtle but important. Change is something that happens to people, even if they don't agree with it. • Transition, on the other hand, is internal: it's what happens in people's minds as they go through change. Change can happen very quickly, while transition usually occurs more slowly. GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  6. Biblical example of change & transition • His birth (Ex. 2:1-10) • Adopted by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 2:16) • Great mistakes & great choices (Ex. 2;11-12; Heb. 11:24-27) • Wilderness training (Ex. 2:16-25) • His call to serve God (Ex.3:1-22) • Moses ‘slow of speech’ argument with God (EX. 4:1-7) • His return to Egypt (Ex. 4: 18-31) • God sends him to Pharaoh (Ex. 5: 1; until chap. -12.30) • Red Sea miracle (Ex. 13: 17) • The water of Meribah transgression • Asked God for a successor GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  7. Overview of Joshua • Moses personal aid & military commander • Name means, ‘The Lord is Salvation’ • His commissioning (Jo. 1:1-18) • The commission of the spies (Jo.2:1) • The crossing of the Jordan (3. 1-4:18) • The conquest of Jericho (6:1 -27) GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  8. What can we learn from their experiences? Group Exercise You are never to old to make bad mistakes (struggled with anger, even though he was an educated man (Acts 7:22) • Ex. 32: 19 when he came down from Mt Sinai & broke the tablets. • Struck the rock at Meribah. If God is leading, the work will go on (Num. 27:12, 17 & 18). The heart of Moses laid open (Num. 27: 16-18 – chosen by God & and had a shepherds heart: God already had Joshua ready to transition. Our human desires will see us replacing longstanding leaders with someone very much like us When God removes, he replaces: Moses support God’s choice both publicly & privately (Duet 31:7-8, Moses privately strengthens his successor) Num. 27:22 “so Moses did as the Lord commanded” & took Joshua before Eleazer the priest & the congregation & inaugurated him, just as the Lord commanded) There will come a time when its time to go (Deut.34:7 120 yrs. old, his eye was not dim, nor his vigour abated – the only man in the Bible that God personally buried) GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  9. The characteristics of the servant leader; Moses & Joshua • A Godly leader is marked by a servant attitude, transparent integrity, godly character, and faithful biblical teacher • Paul often referred to himself as a bond-servant of Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:1; Gal. 1:10; Col. 1:7; 4:7; Titus 1:1). • As Paul said (Gal. 1:10), “For am I now seeking the favour of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? (men pleasers cannot speak the truth) • “to lead effectively you must be out ahead of your people in Bible study and prayer “to lead effectively you must be out ahead of your people in Bible study and prayer GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  10. Small Group Exercise What steps are you taking to plan for the future of your family & the church or any other change which is coming up? What are your greatest fears when thinking about change & transitioning? What can you learn from your past experiences of change? GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  11. Why is it important for God to lead on succession planning? GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  12. Key transition principles • Let the pastor be the pastor (9). Joshua had a different leadership style. E.g. 1 Sam. 17:39. Saul urged David to wear armour that could not fit. David fought Goliath his way! Elisha could not be Elijah • Assist the pastor in the ministry (Ex. 18:17-18). • Pray for your pastor. (1. Thess. 5:25) encouraged the ‘brothers, pray for us’. God gives the wisdom to do • What you won’t kill will kill you: Joshua / the Achan effect GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  13. Never screen anyone out!! • Noah was a drunk • Abraham was too old • Isaac was a daydreamer • Jacob was a liar • Leah was ugly • Joseph was a ‘daddies boy’ • Moses had a stuttering problem • Gideon was afraid • Samson was a womanizer GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  14. continued • Rahab was a prostitute • Jeremiah and Timothy were too young • David was an adulterer and a murderer • Elijah was suicidal • Jonah ran from God • Naomi was a widow & a woman • Job went bankrupt • Peter denied Christ GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  15. Elder Styles What experience did Joshua take from his mentor Moses that enabled him to successfully deal with the challenges he faced What can we learn from the way the mantle moved from Moses to Joshua GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  16. Soft & hard skills • prayer, fasting, love & forgiveness, servant qualities & study of the word • 1Thes 5:17: prayer without ceasing • Phil. 4:6 make your request be known • Col. 4:2 continue steadfastly in prayer • 1st Sam. 12:13 & 1st Sam. 8:6 – Samuel prayed for Israel as they moved from a coalition of tribes to a monarchy he still prayed for them GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  17. Understanding the ‘Rules of Engagement’ • Let God lead…. • Jesus is Lord…… • Seek ye first…….. • Prayer & fasting…… • Holiness……. • a leader, can see further than those around him (WC) • The Lot effect (God spoke when Lot left!!) • Faith GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  18. What does readiness look like for the CEO (Christ Executive Order) • Developing contextual competencies • Reading the environment • Leadership and vision • Human resource management • Result orientated • Acknowledge that ‘command & control’ model outdated GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  19. The transition process • Know your history (your history can either bind you or be a source of power: so make the most of those defining moments in your life) • Acknowledge your history (how you can use these events to ‘shape your outlook’: All things work together. Roms. 8:28 & M. Gladwell ‘Tipping Point’ • Articulate your history (use your experiences to build your future in God = paradigm shift) Jacob/Israel Saul/Paul etc GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

  20. Now it over to you!! • New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings GRP COG-YOT- 24/06/2017

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