The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
We're all about helping create a healthy, positive, and spiritually positive environment for church staff members and leadership teams.
The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Latest Episodes
Stop Defaulting to 'Where'd You Get Your mDiv"
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the focus is on reevaluating church hiring practices that overly prioritize seminary degrees over practical ministry experience. The discussion highlights how relying too much on theological ...
The Ministry Training Pipeline Is About to Change Forever
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the shifting landscape of ministry hiring practices. He presents a growing challenge in reconciling the high costs of seminary education with stagnant ministry salaries an...
The Financial Reality Check Your Church Board Needs
In this episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of aligning seminary education requirements with realistic compensation in church staffing. He highlights the financial burdens placed on new hires due to the cost of theological education and...
Why Churches Want Seminary Training But Won't Pay Seminary Prices
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges churches face when hiring qualified ministry leaders with inadequate compensation. He highlights the financial burdens faced by seminary graduates and sugge...
When Your Dream Candidate Can't Afford to Say Yes
The podcast episode discusses how churches often face a disconnect between their compensation offerings and the financial needs of ideal candidates. It emphasizes the importance of addressing budget constraints transparently and maintaining relati...