“To go too long, to go too far…big mistake.” Meet Dan Reiland, former Executive Pastor at 12Stone® Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dan’s example of transitioning as an outgoing pastor is one every pastor should take note of. With practical metrics on what successful transition looks like afterward, spiritual insights for staying in tune with God’s voice, and a heart for serving the next generation, today’s episode is a helpful one for what it looks like to transition healthily in the church.
Welcome to Episode 089 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
EPISODE LINKS
Succession Sunday – 5 Insights from a Moment Years in the Making
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WHO IS DAN?
Dan Reiland has been a pastor and leader for more than forty years. He served alongside John C. Maxwell for twenty years, first as executive pastor at Skyline Church and then as vice president of leadership and church development for INJOY Ministries. For the last twenty years, he has served as executive pastor with founding and senior pastor, Kevin Myers, of 12Stone® Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Dan is the author of Leadership Alone Isn’t Enough, Confident Leader! Amplified Leadership, and Shoulder to Shoulder. He blogs regularly on The Pastor’s Coach at danreiland.com. Dan is best known as a leader with a pastor’s heart and a coach’s instincts. He truly loves the local church and is described as one of the nation’s most innovative church thinkers, a top church consultant, and an exceptional executive leadership coach. His passion is developing and empowering leaders who want to grow and are willing to take risks for the kingdom of God.
Dan and his wife, Patti, have two children, John-Peter and Mackenzie, who is married to Jacob, and a granddaughter, Anza. In his spare time, he enjoys time at the beach with Patti, grillin’ and chillin’ with his family, and playing the guitar.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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