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Succeeding In Succession is an on-demand video series. There are 10 sessions, plus 5 additional bonus sessions. As a team, you can choose to work through this series over time taking one session at a time or bundle all the sessions together at once for a team retreat or simply pick and choose sessions that will be most helpful for you. The best approach will best fit your context.
Each session has its own set of presentation slides and an accompanying handout. Together these act as an interactive learning experience.
Before you begin this series download and print copies of the handout for everyone on your team. You can download specific session handouts or a complete set of the handout.
You can also download and print copies of the presentation slides for everyone on your team. (These are the slides I use when I am presenting this series in-person.) You can download specific session slides or a complete set of the slides.
Succeeding in succession starts long before a change in leadership.
You can prepare your ministry for leadership changes. Succession planning can position ministries and leaders for changes in leadership. It is an intentional activity that prioritizes the health of a ministry.
In this series, you will learn the marks of a ministry positioned to succeed in succession. These leadership practices have helped ministries across Canada continue to advance their mission as they experienced a leadership change. My prayer is they will also help you advance the mission of your ministry.
Thank you for allowing me to share in your ministry!
It is truly been a honour to serve you and your team. I am available to connect anytime if you have questions about Succeeding In Succession or would like to chat about life or leadership.
Leadership matters. It is crucial to advancing the mission of your ministry.
The key determinant to the advancement of mission is leadership.
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Healthy ministries are led by healthy leaders.
It has been my privilege to serve and lead ministries across Canada for more than 20 years.
After all these years, I am convinced that healthy ministries are led by healthy leaders.
Presently, I am the executive director of Camp Caroline, a year-round Christian camp and retreat centre located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Prior to serving in Christian camping, I served in pastoral ministry. While serving as a pastor and executive director I have completed a Master of Arts in Leadership, a Master of Business Administration, and, most recently, a Doctor of Ministry.
I am also an ordained minister with the Alberta Baptist Association (of the North American Baptist Conference).
Succeeding In Succession is the culmination of much study, reading, reflection, and prayer.
Ben Trites, DMin
This series was developed as part of my doctoral work. The focus of my work was the formation of a leadership model to help ministries sustain organizational health during seasons of transition.
The principles and practices that have shaped Succeeding In Succession are intended to guide leaders and ministries toward vibrant health and godly impact.
The completion of Succeeding In Succession would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of so many in my life. I am deeply grateful for all those who have helped me. I want to especially thank my wife, Charity; the Board of Directors of Camp Caroline; my mentor team, Rev. Dr. Steve McCready, Rev. Dr. Ken Bellous, and Rev. Sam Nikkel; and each participant, who so willingly shared their experience. I pray our work together will serve well those called to lead.
If you have questions about Succeeding In Succession, I am happy to connect with you.
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“If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength but wisdom brings success.
— Ecclesiastes 10:10