The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Small Church, Big Struggles_ Why Staff at Churches Under 100 Are at Highest Risk
Jan 30, 2026
Episode 540
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades explores the challenges faced by small churches in the United States based on findings from the Healthy Church Staff Assessment. The discussion reveals that small churches experience high staff turnover risks despite having deeply rooted relationships. The episode emphasizes the need for intentional staff care in small churches and offers actionable insights for staff health improvement.• The report offers a 200-page assessment of church staff health trends across the U.S.• Small churches under 100 in attendance face a flight risk of 61%, higher than larger churches with a 40% risk.• Resource constraints and isolation contribute to staff turnover in small churches.• Healthy small churches leverage strong personal relationships, realistic expectations, and external peer networks.• The episode urges small church leaders to prioritize communication and care to mitigate risks of staff departure.
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