The most mission-critical staffing strategy for churches might be slowing down and incorporating Sabbath thinking into your organizational culture. When we treat Sabbath as a structural element of staffing rather than just a personal spiritual ...

Having too many candidates can actually kill your church staff hiring process by creating paralysis and an endless search for the non-existent "perfect candidate." Fewer choices and clearer criteria might be the key to unlocking your next great...

The most valuable member of your church staff might be the person who doesn't fit neatly into traditional ministry roles. These multi-potentialites—staff who possess diverse skills and can work effectively across multiple areas—often serve as t...

Amazon's precision-focused onboarding process offers four powerful lessons for churches that frequently welcome new team members with vague expectations and minimal guidance. By implementing these key principles, church leaders can transform ch...

Unconventional interview questions can reveal more about potential church staff members than their resumes ever could. Todd Rhodes explores how asking creative, even strange questions can lead to better hires by revealing personality, self-awar...

Churches could learn valuable hiring lessons from Apple, which selects employees based on communication skills and emotional intelligence rather than just technical abilities. This approach to staffing could transform youth ministry by prioriti...

The superhero pastor myth poses one of the biggest threats to church sustainability and health. Ministry was never meant to be a solo act, as Scripture consistently demonstrates shared leadership models from Moses to Jesus to Paul.• One...

What if churches applied Chick-fil-A's hiring mindset to strengthen their Sunday morning teams? Todd Rhodes explores three powerful shifts to make church teams stronger, sharper, and more spiritually aligned.• Hire for character, not ju...

Nearly one in four Americans raised Christian no longer identifies with the faith according to recent Pew Research, representing a significant drop from 90% Christian identification in the 1970s to about 66% today.• Religious switching ...

Artificial intelligence has arrived as a transformative tool for church ministry, with companies now creating AI platforms specifically designed for churches and nonprofits. This technology promises to free ministry leaders from administrative ...

Ministry is changing at an unprecedented pace through 2025, with ten game-changing trends reshaping how churches operate and engage their communities. Pastors and church leaders who understand these shifts will be positioned to lead with greate...

Religious affiliation in America is undergoing a seismic shift, with the "nones" (religiously unaffiliated) now representing 28% of Americans—surpassing evangelical Christians as the largest religious category. This isn't the death of religion ...

When a megachurch pastor with a flair for dramatic sermon illustrations spirals into drug addiction and becomes a cartel drug mule, we witness one of ministry's most shocking falls. John Bishop's journey from leading 20,000 people to federal pr...

Your relentless positivity might be hurting your church team more than it's helping them. When positivity becomes a requirement rather than a byproduct of church health, it creates pressure for staff to hide negative emotions like grief, disapp...

Trust, not talent, is the foundation of a thriving church staff. When relationships are strong and vulnerability is modeled from the top down, ministry teams can overcome challenges and fulfill their mission effectively.• Make vulnerabi...

Following yesterday's discussion on AI's addictive qualities, we explore the positive potential of ChatGPT for pastors and church leaders. Recent OpenAI research reveals users experience emotional support and improved mood even during routine i...

AI companionship is revolutionizing how we seek information and emotional support, but it comes with hidden psychological costs. Recent studies reveal that heavy ChatGPT users often experience increased loneliness while simultaneously developin...

The latest Pew Research religious landscape study reveals dramatic shifts in American faith practices, with belief in God, prayer, and church attendance all showing significant declines. These trends present both challenges and opportunities fo...

Ministry leadership can feel isolating and exhausting, but even the Apostle Paul admitted feeling despair under pressure—which means it's okay when you do too. The key to enduring leadership isn't never feeling weak but knowing where to find st...

Summit Church in North Carolina is suing Chatham County for religious discrimination after their rezoning request was unanimously rejected despite meeting all requirements. County officials claimed the church wouldn't provide enough tax revenue...

We're closer than ever before to fulfilling the Great Commission in our lifetime, with Christian leaders worldwide identifying three key factors making this possible.• Synergize - Churches are uniting globally instead of working in silo...

Understanding your church boss's leadership style is the key to navigating ministry relationships effectively and maintaining your sanity in the process.• Every church boss falls into one of four distinct leadership styles: commander, c...

Your church staff culture is either helping your ministry thrive or slowly pulling it apart. Too many churches struggle with toxic work environments and staff burnout, but implementing these eight powerful strategies can create a healthy, thriv...

The Amazon drone delivery program in College Station, Texas provides critical leadership lessons for church leaders who might push forward with innovations without considering their impact. This episode examines five key truths from Amazon's mi...

We explore why church leaders must prioritize investing in themselves to maximize their ministry effectiveness and fulfill God's calling on their lives.• Warren Buffett says investing in yourself is the best thing you can do—anything th...