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
206 | Developing Leaders and Planning for What’s Next
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You don’t build a great church by accident—you build it by developing the right leaders.
And just as important… knowing what happens next.
That’s the focus of Episode 206 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, where I sit down with my friend Joey for a practical conversation on identifying leaders, developing them to capacity, and creating a healthy plan for succession.
Because here’s the reality:
If you don’t define what you’re looking for in a leader… you’ll settle for less than what you need.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why churches often promote managers instead of true leaders
- How to create a clear leadership profile so you know what to look for
- The difference between building a team vs building a tribe
- Why leadership development requires both group learning and one-on-one investment
- How to create a “ministry path” (not just a role) for your key leaders
- Where to focus your time for the greatest leadership return
- How to identify high-potential leaders worth investing in
- A practical framework for succession: developing, releasing, and transferring influence over time
- Why clarity in transition plans prevents future conflict
If you’re thinking about the future of your leadership—or the future of your church—this episode will help you build with intention, not assumption.
🎧 Listen to Episode 206 now and sit in on this coaching conversation.
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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.