The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Part-Time, Full-Time Expectation Problem
May 21, 2026
Episode 619
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades addresses the common issue of part-time church staff being given full-time responsibilities. He highlights the disconnect between paid hours and actual work expectations and suggests ways to realign these to prevent burnout and frustration.
• Part-time staff often face full-time expectations without additional compensation.
• Churches must clearly list and assess the expectations of part-time roles.
• Increasing compensation or reducing expectations are necessary adjustments.
• Clear expectations lead to better performance and prevent burnout.
• A call to action for leaders to honestly evaluate staff hours and pay.
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