In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of being genuinely thankful for the church you currently serve, rather than longing for an idealized version of a church. He emphasizes that gratitude ...

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of burnout and bitterness in ministry. He encourages listeners to view feelings of exhaustion and discouragement as signs of deep c...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the unconventional aspect of gratitude, focusing on giving thanks for critics and those who may have misunderstood, underestimated, or even hurt you. He emphasizes that cr...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of silence in leadership and faith, particularly when it feels like God is distant. Using the example of Elijah from the Bible, Todd emphasizes that God's silenc...

In this Thanksgiving special episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades encourages listeners to explore gratitude beyond the typical blessings. By reflecting on biblical examples and personal stories, Rhoades challenges the audience...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades addresses the issue of outdated 'legacy roles' within church staff organizations. These are roles that were once useful but no longer contribute effectively to the church's cur...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'quiet quitting' — when staff members disengage subtly from their roles without direct communication. It emphasizes the importance of spotting subtle s...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of preventing ghosting by churches during the hiring process. Ghosting candidates can severely damage a church's reputation and trustworthiness. Todd provi...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the detrimental impact of chronic overcommitment in church ministries. He emphasizes that constantly saying yes to every request leads to exhaustion, misalignment, an...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, addresses the subtle yet impactful issue of spiritual misalignment within church staff. It explores signs of misalignment, the importance of open discussions on core theolog...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses common issues that undermine church staff culture. He highlights silent killers such as unresolved conflict, lack of clarity, passive-aggressive behaviors, and fake u...

In this episode, Todd Rhoades from the Healthy Church Staff podcast discusses the pitfalls of hiring staff under pressure, often referred to as 'panic hires.' He emphasizes the importance of resisting the immediate urge to fill staffing gaps hasti...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'sacred cow' roles in churches—positions that persist out of habit rather than necessity. These roles were relevant in a previous season but may no lon...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the pitfalls of traditional church staffing models and emphasizes the need for a unique, mission-driven staffing strategy. Todd Rhoades, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, advises agains...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades delves into the dangers of conflict avoidance within church staff cultures. He argues that what appears to be peace can often be superficial and rooted in fear, leading to a fr...

In this episode of the 'Healthy Church Staff' podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of dealing with a staff member who subtly resists church leadership and vision. This passive resistance, referred to as the 'silent saboteur,' can er...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades addresses the common fear among pastors and church staff about missing their divinely ordained calling. He challenges the myth of a clear, unmistakable calling and suggests that cal...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the issue of the 'ministry masquerade' — the practice of church leaders wearing emotional masks to hide their internal struggles. Rhoades highlights the dangers of th...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the potential pitfalls of labeling leaders as 'high-capacity.' He argues that while being a high-capacity leader is often praised, it can lead to burnout, inequity, and un...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the root causes of pastoral burnout and the destructive belief that pastors must do everything themselves. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing this mindset as...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast discusses how overfunctioning in ministry teams can lead to unhealthy dynamics such as dependence, burnout, and a lack of empowerment. Todd Rhoades, co-founder of chemistrystaffing.com, explains tha...

This podcast episode, hosted by Todd Rhoades, discusses the surge in Bible sales following the death of Charlie Kirk and what it means for church leaders. It explores how this cultural moment reflects a spiritual hunger in America and how churches...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the pervasive issue of gossip within church teams, highlighting how it can erode trust and team dynamics. Todd Rhoades explores the origins of gossip, its impact on team morale, and offers...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the 'tipping point' that pushes church staff members from engaged to disengaged, leading to potential loss of trust and engagement. He emphasizes that these tipping points...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades explores 'frustration fatigue' among team members. He identifies signs of decreasing engagement, such as missed deadlines and low ownership, and discusses strategies for revitali...