What Is the Correlation Between Conference President Tenure and Conference Health Metrics?

Executive summary

Cross-denominational research suggests that pastoral and organizational leadership tenure has a nonlinear relationship with institutional health: revitalization effects typically emerge around years 6–7 of a leader's tenure, while very short tenures (under 3 years) and very long tenures (beyond 12–15 years) can both be detrimental. Within the Adventist system, conference presidents typically serve 5-year terms (aligned with constituency session cycles), with re-election possible and common. Howe...