1"EFFECTIVE, PRACTICAL AND INSPIRATIONAL..." - BRAD LOMENICK Best-selling author, The Catalyst Leader Church succession faces a daunting failure rate of 70% within the first 3 years. Answering the need for clear thinking and proven Biblical principles that the Church can implement, Seamless Succession identifies and discusses seven principles that leaders can follow to dramatically improve the likelihood and longevity of a successful transition. With experiential insight, Dr. Jay Passavant offers a firsthand account of the corporate blessing and transformative possibility this season can hold, demonstrating that your church can actually grow healthier in the midst of major leadership change. Seamless Succession offers a detailed plan with proven concepts for effective transition planning and implementation, proving that the succession process can be a catalyst for overall growth, furthering the end goal 'to make disciples of all nations'. Dr. Jay Passavant (M.Div/D.Min Fuller Theological Seminary) received a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1970, and following his service was ordained in the UPUSA for over seven years. In 1981, with the support of his wife Carol, he launched North Way Christian Community near Pittsburgh, PA, and led the church for over three decades. In 2013, he founded the consulting firm Passavant Leadership Group, providing integrated services to churches and nonprofit organizations with a focus on the strategic planning and implementation of major leadership transitions.