The Information Vacuum: What Happens When Staff Stop Hearing from Leadership

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Information Vacuum: What Happens When Staff Stop Hearing from Leadership
Feb 03, 2026 Episode 542

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses communication breakdowns within church staff, derived from their annual church staff health assessment. The conversation focuses on ensuring effective communication to prevent misunderstandings and anxiety among church staff.• 36% of church staff feel uninformed about important decisions.• Communication breakdown can cause anxiety and misinformation among staff.• The 'vacuum effect' occurs when lack of communication leads staff to fill in information gaps with assumptions.• Recommendations include over-communicating even obvious details and creating regular communication touchpoints.• A healthy flow of information builds a connected and confident team.• Communication should be proactive, not just during crises, to foster trust and assurance.• A detailed survey over three years shows trends in church staff communication.

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