Pastor Gates

I have been away from the blogging world for a while as I experience some big changes in life.

As I have been pondering recent events in my personal life as well as the church world, I cannot help but think we could learn a lesson from Bill Gates and his announced leaving of Microsoft.

What if senior pastors and other staff were able to announce their leaving up to two years in advance.  I feel this would be great in facilitating a smooth transition in leadership.  Too many places where I have served have struggled with people worshiping the pastor more that God. 

What do you think?  Would an announcement like Gate's be good for the church, of would it create a lame duck scenario?