
TRANSITION WELL.
Navigate leadership transitions with integrity while
maintaining health for everyone involved.
Succession Made Simple
For 25 years, Pastor Rick Blackwood watched God grow Christ Fellowship Church. But after starting cancer treatment, Rick realized it was time to find a new senior pastor to lead the church into its next chapter.
Here’s how Slingshot helped Pastor Rick and his team find the most qualified candidate in an unexpected place.

Intentional Leadership Transitions
Today’s churches realize the importance of stewarding a succession planning process that builds on their history, honors their transitioning leaders, and prepares their church for the future.
Let us guide you. Our nationwide network and team of ministry practitioners are here to walk with you through these critical transition seasons and help you find the talented candidates you’re looking for.
Meet the team
SUCCESSION TOOLKIT
Discover everything you’ll need in the transition process with our succession toolkit.Watch the first video below:
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The biggest reason organizational changes fail is that no one has thought about endings or planned to manage their impact on people.
William Bridges
American Author
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