The Nine-Hour Problem Your Church Staff Isn't Talking About

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Nine-Hour Problem Your Church Staff Isn't Talking About
Sep 14, 2026 Episode 701
In this episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the increasing reliance on digital screens within church staff, highlighting the exhaustion and lack of movement it causes. He emphasizes the need to recognize and address this issue by creating healthier rhythms and promoting face-to-face interactions, which are vital for effective ministry. He suggests practical steps for staff meetings and personal practices to minimize screen time and enhance community within the church. • Gen Z averages nine hours per day on screens, leading to reduced sleep and movement. • Church staff engage extensively with screens for ministry planning and personal use. • Screen reliance leads to exhaustion, isolation, and a loss of embodied ministry. • Encouragement to recognize and address the issue within church staff. • Proposes creating rhythms such as digital fasts and outdoor meetings to reduce screen time. • Emphasizes face-to-face interaction as crucial for authentic ministry. • Calls for modeling and leading by example to foster change within church communities.

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