Church staff displaying signs of disengagement might not be lazy but spiritually disconnected and malnourished. The real issue is often soul erosion resulting from constant ministry hustle without adequate time to abide in Christ.• Warn...

Churches often discover staff culture issues too late, only learning painful truths during exit interviews after resignations have already occurred.• Exit interviews function more like autopsies than checkups, revealing issues when it's...

We explore why the common practice of calling church staff a "family" can create unhealthy dynamics that undermine accountability and mission. This seemingly biblical and warm approach often leads to avoiding necessary conversations, protecting...

We explore the dangerous tendency for churches to confuse burnout with revival, and how overwork disguised as faithfulness is damaging the souls of ministry staff. This continuing conversation on burnout examines why ministry teams feel deplete...

Church leaders should recognize that staff who never take vacations are displaying a significant red flag, not dedication, as this mindset breeds burnout, decreased effectiveness, and eventual departure from ministry. Healthy churches thrive wh...

Church membership in Southern Baptist churches has hit a 50-year low while attendance is actually increasing, revealing a complex picture of modern church engagement. This paradoxical trend isn't limited to Baptist churches but represents a bro...

Churches nationwide are experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance ministry operations while preserving theological integrity. Far from replacing pastoral roles, AI is helping churches streamline routine tasks so staff can focus more o...

Most church staff meetings lack energy and purpose, wasting valuable time and missing opportunities for team building and vision alignment. We explore six practical strategies to transform these gatherings from boring obligations into energizin...

Crisis doesn't knock politely at your church's door—it kicks it in without warning. Whether it's a leadership scandal, church split, natural disaster, or financial impropriety, how you respond in those critical first moments will shape your min...

Church staff are professionals deserving of recognition, fair compensation, and work boundaries—not just volunteers with fancy titles. Breaking these 10 common misconceptions about church staff culture is essential to building sustainable minis...

Church job interviews are a two-way street where candidates must protect their calling by identifying red flags before accepting a position that could lead to burnout and regret. Proper due diligence through strategic questioning can reveal hid...

We explore five unexpected ways to build vibrant church community through digital discipleship, from virtual small groups to personalized engagement strategies that turn online interactions into meaningful relationships. Churches that embrace t...

A growing number of church attendees are quietly walking away without announcing their departure, feeling disconnected and unnoticed after years of faithful attendance. This silent exodus happens across churches of all sizes and stems from syst...

Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis chose to completely replant itself as City Church Minneapolis after facing declining attendance following founding pastor John Piper's retirement after 40 years. Their story demonstrates how legacy church...

A billion-dollar megachurch faces a lawsuit after members claim their bylaws were secretly changed to eliminate congregational voting rights. This case at Houston's Second Baptist Church offers crucial lessons about transparency, governance, an...

Many churches approach hiring like The Bachelor – making decisions based on flashy first impressions and shallow questions, then experiencing regret months later. This episode explores a better approach to church staffing that prioritizes disce...

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 ...