The Side Hustle Question for Ministry Staff

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Side Hustle Question for Ministry Staff
Jan 19, 2026 Episode 531
This podcast episode addresses the growing trend of church staff members taking on side hustles due to inadequate salaries and explores whether this development positively or negatively affects church operations. Todd Rhoades discusses the financial challenges ministry workers face and suggests strategies for churches to manage this reality effectively.• Many church staff members need additional income due to low salaries.• Side hustles can impact church staff's primary responsibilities.• Radical honesty about financial gaps is necessary for churches.• Clear boundaries and conversations can help manage side hustle impacts.• Side jobs can sometimes benefit the church's mission.• Lack of transparency about side incomes leads to trust issues.• Churches should look for solutions collaboratively to support staff financially.

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