“The most challenging leadership task we’ll ever take on is letting go.” On this episode of Leaders In Living Rooms, Ashley Wooldridge, Lead Pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ shares his personal story of the baton handoff with former Lead Pastor, Don Wilson, five years later. Ashley’s unique perspective on transition comes from his time at Intel prior to joining the CCV team. He leans into how differently the secular world does leadership transitions (typically more successfully than the church) and what we can learn from their proven track record. He encourages leaders to approach a transition with a deep sense of knowing what you think can work, but also with humility; and how to do the same in your realignment efforts post-pandemic. Ashley is a wealth of knowledge and his passion for churches getting this right is inspiring. You don’t want to miss it.
Welcome to Episode 056 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
INSIGHTS FROM ASHLEY
Discerning Over Deciding
Transition: Intel vs. The Church
You Haven’t Arrived, Be Prepared for Battle
Overworked or Out of Shape?
EPISODE LINKS
Ashley’s recommended reads on transitions:
If you’re a new lead pastor stepping into a transition, we want you in our Fall 2022 cohort. Visit https://theascentleader.org/cohorts/ to learn more.
WHO IS ASHLEY WOOLDRIDGE?
Ashley is the Senior Pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV), a multi-campus church in Arizona with 12 locations, reaching over 35,000 in weekly attendance. He and his wife Jaime have been married for over 22 years and have three girls that keep them busy and grounded in life. Ashley’s passions are teaching for application, creating a crazy healthy culture, and loving his wife and kids. There may also be an occasional round of golf seeking to break par. Instagram: @ashleywooldridge Church Website: ccv.church Schooling: He has a BA from Pacific Christian College, an MBA from Keller Graduate School, and studied theology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
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