Part of today's Budget aim must be for this Government to plan for its own future. They will be wanting to have successors, and the only way for that to happen is if they are successful in sorting out the present economic situation. All of this could be called 'succession planning'!
It is said that every Church is one generation away from closure, as we can never take for granted that people may want to become members. So every church, even St. Andrew's needs a plan.
St. Paul was very aware of this issue, and when writing to his younger colleague, Timothy, he pointed out what needs to be done.
'Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.' (2 Timothy 2.1-2)
Passing on what we have received and learned is what one generation does all the time. But Paul points out that the particular targets of Timothy's attention should be those who are gifted and trustworthy to fulfil this responsibility. The life-saving message of the Gospel is what we can pass on - and we need to use all means to get this done, amongst all age groups.. Hence, we have a range of activities targeted at different sectors of the community around us.
What part are you playing today in succession planning? Pray that we get this right.
Best wishes,
Richard
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