Leading in a Second Chair (L37)

Tim Harle examines the field of second chair leadership, seeking to understand how leaders and their deputies work together. Find out what is meant by second chair leadership and the different perspectives around this role.

While many churches model a top-down hierarchy of leadership, on-the-ground roles and responsibilities are often far more naunced. And when everyone shares in serving in leadership, congregations and individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Tim explores a range of roles and church cultures, and outlines practical ways ahead for both first- and second-chair leaders.

The Grove Leadership Series is a partnership between CPAS and Grove Books, offering fresh thinking and ideas to ensure the difference leadership makes is biblical, thoughtful and practical. Grove Booklets are fast moving explorations of Christian life and ministry: 'Not the last word ... but often the first'.