The Superhero Executive Pastor Trap_ Why Your Team Needs You to Be Human

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Superhero Executive Pastor Trap_ Why Your Team Needs You to Be Human
Jan 15, 2026 Episode 529
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the 'superhero complex' often found among executive pastors. He urges leaders to embrace their humanity by involving their team in decision-making processes, demonstrating vulnerability, and not portraying themselves as infallible. By doing so, leaders can foster independence and leadership skills within their team, creating a stronger and more sustainable church environment.• Executive pastors often assume a 'superhero' role, trying to solve all problems.• This behavior leads to dependency and lack of development among the staff.• Leaders should demonstrate vulnerability and involve their team in decisions.• Fostering an environment of growth and leadership is more sustainable than creating dependence.• Embracing humanity and showing the decision-making process strengthens the team.

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