How Do We Empower the Next Generation of Leaders?

Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

David K. Bernard

Theology, Oneness Pentecostal, Religion & Spirituality, Apostolic Pentecostal, United Pentecostal Church International, Upci, Christianity, David K. Bernard

5 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2023

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Regardless of what ministry we are in, none of us will be in that ministry forever. A wise leader will plan for the inevitable day when he or she is no longer around. Dr. David K. Bernard shares his thoughts on ministry succession and offers advice on how leaders can empower the next generation.In this episode, Dr. Bernard references his book Spiritual Leadership in the Twenty-First Century and Successful Succession: Preparing for a Pastoral Transition by Garry Tracy. Both titles are availabl...

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0:00.0	A recent survey revealed that 56% of UPCI ministers are over the age of 50.
0:06.7	What can these seasoned Christian leaders do to prepare the next generation for service?
0:12.0	What should younger ministers be doing now to prepare for the day when it is their turn to lead?
0:17.4	Dr. David K. Bernard shares his thoughts in this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century.
0:24.3	Welcome to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, a podcast dedicated to helping modern day believers
0:30.7	live out the teachings of the first century church. This podcast is part of the teaching
0:35.6	ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard.
0:38.2	Dr. Bernard is dedicated his life to studying the Bible and helping believers apply its message to their daily lives.
0:45.7	In apostolic life in the 21st century, Dr. Bernard answers your questions about what the Bible teaches and how those teachings apply to everyday life.
0:55.4	Thank you for joining us for this episode.
0:58.3	Hello, podcast listeners.
0:59.8	This is Dr. David K. Bernard.
1:01.9	As General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International,
1:05.5	I want to invite you to join me September 19 through 22nd in Indianapolis, Indiana for our annual General Conference. General
1:14.7	Conference is an opportunity to experience firsthand what God is doing across North America and around
1:20.4	the world through the ministry of the United Pentecostal Church International. Last year's
1:25.6	general conference in Orlando, Florida was one of the best in recent
1:28.7	memory. We're expecting God to do great things again at this year's general conference. You can visit
1:35.1	UPCigc.com and subscribe to email updates to learn more about what's happening at this year's
1:42.6	general conference. I look forward to seeing you later this year in Indianapolis. God bless.
1:50.6	In your book, the Apostolic Church, you included a chapter titled Planning for a Successor,
1:55.8	and you opened that chapter by writing that someone has said,
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