Helping Pastors Lead, Last, and Live Well
After 27 years of ministry and two difficult succession attempts, I now help small-church pastors navigate leadership transitions with clarity and confidence.
Welcome From Ron
This is the information and link for those who are booking a discovery session for my PSRP consulting sessions: The Pastor’s Succession Readiness Profile is a comprehensive assessment process designed specifically for pastors of small churches (under 500 members) who are considering or approaching succession planning. Through five structured coaching sessions, we’ll explore your personal foundation, ministry journey, leadership capacity, resilience, and support systems to create a clear picture of your succession readiness.
This isn’t just about whether you should pursue succession—it’s about understanding where you are, what you need, and what comes next. Whether you’re ready to plan, need to strengthen certain areas first, or discover a different transition path is healthier, you’ll finish with clarity and a personalized roadmap.
The Book That Started It All
Succession Playbook for Small Church Pastors: Not in Our DNA
What I Learned After 27 Years, Two Succession Attempts, and Hard-Won Success
After 27 years of pastoring and multiple succession attempts, this book shares the hard-earned lessons every small church leader needs but rarely talks about.
Learn how to prepare your church for healthy leadership transition, avoid common mistakes, and create a clear, confident path for the future — without burnout or division.
Perfect for pastors and ministry leaders who want to lead well today and leave well tomorrow.
Consulting Services
With over 27 years of pastoral experience and firsthand succession challenges, Ron helps pastors and leadership teams navigate change with clarity, confidence, and health.
Services include:
– Succession planning
– Leadership team development
– Conflict navigation
– Church health assessments
– Board coaching
– Transition readiness
Practical guidance. Honest conversations. Proven next steps.