PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
TRANSITIONING LEADERSHIP
Glenn has served 44 years as a credentialed minister , including 11 years as president and 7 years as general supervisor . His legacy continues as he begins retirement on Sept . 1 , 2020 . He first brought the idea of electing a president a year early to the Foursquare Connection voting body in 2017 . The bylaw was amended and voted on in 2018 , and Randy Remington was elected as our next Foursquare president in 2019 to allow for a year of transition . Foursquare was prepared with a new president before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Foursquare Connection 2020 .
During the year of transition , Randy was able to shadow Glenn , and was quickly handed the reins . Glenn demonstrated that he both leads well , and releases well . “ Glenn gave great thought and care to the intentionality of this transition ,” adds Randy . “ As a result , there was clarity regarding the process and timeline . But most important , it was a prayerful process that kept Jesus at the center , our Foursquare family ’ s best interest at the forefront , and contended for the strengthening and deepening of our own friendship along the way .”
WHAT ’ S NEXT ? Foursquare moves into a new season with Randy Remington , who became the president of Foursquare on Sept . 1 , 2020 . We celebrate God ’ s provision , the year of transition and for future change not yet realized . As the mantle of leadership rests on Randy ’ s shoulders , we pray for God ’ s wisdom over his life as he leads Foursquare into a new season .
CELEBRATING TRANSITION
While it takes a team of people to make major transitions happen , Glenn Burris Jr . has steered the movement to lasting , meaningful change within The Foursquare Church . We celebrate just a few of those accomplishments here .
• Missional investment checks sent back to local churches totaling $ 35.2 million from April 2015-April 2020
• Covenant churches formed in 2017 , with the option for churches to own and manage real estate property
• Foursquare Foundation becomes the Foursquare Endowment . Funding provided through the Endowment to Foursquare Missions International , Global Cities Strategy , Global Council and the Risser Endowment allows for a more congruous missional focus
• Rolf K . McPherson Building in Los Angeles is on track to bring in $ 600,000 in rental income each year
• Aimee Semple McPherson Building dedicated ; several central office departments relocated to unused space on the Angelus Temple campus
• Bylaw change to elect a president a year ahead of their term to allow adequate time for a healthy transition
Marcia Graham is the content manager for The Foursquare Church .
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