Anointed or Appointed: How should church leaders be picked?

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Jackie Williams, co-founder of The Home Church, and renowned church leader, Bishop Joe Aldred, joined Esther Higham to unpack whether outgoing leaders should choose their successor, or it should be a rigorous HR process instead.

Released on 8 Oct 2025

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