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183 | Pastoring Through Tension & Financial Strategy

September 03, 2025 • Church Boom

Episode 183 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast is live—
and if you’re navigating church growth, staff retention, or post-COVID tension, this one is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Frank for a real coaching conversation around two key challenges:

Building a budget that actually reflects your mission, not just your maintenance.
Leading through political and cultural tension in a multicultural church without losing unity.

So many pastors feel stuck in either “survival mode” or “division management.” But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here’s what we unpack together:

✅ How to shift your mindset from just “paying bills” to funding vision
✅ What percentage-based budgeting can do for staff alignment and longevity
✅ The hidden costs of not appreciating your team
✅ How to create invisible momentum—before it ever shows up on a spreadsheet
✅ The role of wise transitions when it’s time to release leadership
✅ The #1 principle for shepherding through political divide

I believe this episode will help you lead with greater clarity, health, and courage.

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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.