Wise leaders remember processing a major change decision usually takes them several months. When they announce it publicly for the first time, followers are at the beginning of a similar consideration process. They need time to assimilate what they have heard, consider its implications, and check with other people (like their spouse or trusted peer) before settling on their response. If a major change is timely, reasonably presented, and essential to fulfilling the ministry’s mission, it will eventually be embraced by most followers. Leaders must trust decision-making processes and allow
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