Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Chris Sonksen takes you behind the scenes on a coaching call with a ministry leader. In each episode, you’ll get to hear how a coaching call happens, practical tips on how to grow your ministry, and what it takes to be a healthy leader in today's culture. You'll get to be a "fly on the wall" and listen to a live coaching session between Chris and a church leader like yourself.
Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
177 | How to Lead Through Change Without Blowing Things Up
Change is necessary—but it’s not always easy. Especially when you’re leading a legacy church with deep roots, multiple campuses, and a congregation that’s sensitive to every shift.
In Episode 177 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I sit down with Pastor Ben, who recently stepped into leadership at a church with 75 years of history and only three pastors before him. What followed? Mergers. Staff transitions. A shift in preaching and leadership style.
And the tension?
Every time he made a change—big or small—people braced themselves.
We talk candidly about:
✅ How to bring change without blowing up what came before
✅ Why getting influencers on board makes or breaks momentum
✅ Leading through mergers and finding new roles for displaced leaders
✅ The danger of sidelining your spouse’s calling in ministry
✅ Why obedience (not balance) is the key to longevity
If you’re in a season of transition—or know one is coming—this episode will help you lead with wisdom, honor the past, and build for the future.
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Fly on the Wall Podcast, presented by Church Boom, takes pastors into a live coaching session with Chris Sonksen, CEO & Founder of Church Boom. Each episode features a pastor, just like you, as they share the challenges they face and get practical advice on how to overcome them.