Ep 16 | Pastoral Succession, Revival Gatherings & Preaching with Pastor Andy Wood

In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Andy Wood dive into church succession—drawing from their own leadership transitions at Lakepointe Church and Saddleback Church. They share practical strategies for navigating pastoral change and how to honor a church’s legacy while stepping into a new vision. The conversation also explores how churches can pursue revival through repentance, prayer, and intentional events, offering wisdom and encouragement to fellow church leaders. Plus, they tackle how to preach boldly and biblically in a progressive culture.  If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/