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What Great Pastors Do

Effective Pastoral Leadership from Planters & Revitalizers

Kevin Spratt

Great leadership is never a one-size-fits-all formula. This eBook explores the complexities of pastoral leadership through the lens of church planters and revitalizers, uncovering the key competencies that define success in different ministry contexts. Based on a survey of 129 leadership competencies, Kevin Spratt explores the similarities and differences between planters and revitalizers and uses a structured approach to understanding and applying leadership principles effectively. You’ll learn:

  • What successful church planters and revitalizers think and do
  • The specific differences in pastoral leadership principles for church planters and revitalizers
  • How to use a competency model for great pastors
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Meet the Author

Kevin Spratt

Senior Director for Resources and Marketing North American Mission Board

Kevin Spratt is the Senior Director for Resources and Marketing at the North American Mission Board, serving bi-vocationally as the Pastor of Leadership Development at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. His leadership experiences include events planner, content specialist, consultant, executive pastor, and college pastor. Kevin is married to Valerie and dad to Adelaide, JB, and Baker. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

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