Receiving the flame: Honoring the past and embracing the future

What does it look like to have a healthy leadership transition in a local church? In this workshop, first presented at Foursquare Connection 2025, Pastors Brandon Ahu and Alexis Glaze share about their personal experiences in pastoral transitions. They offer helpful principles they learned from their stories and Scripture, emphasizing the role of God’s grace and calling, patience, communication and humility in the midst of leadership transitions. They also answer several practical questions from workshop participants. This workshop is a helpful resource for anyone thinking about leadership transitions.