In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the issue of the 'ministry masquerade' — the practice of church leaders wearing emotional masks to hide their internal struggles. Rhoades highlights the dangers of th...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the potential pitfalls of labeling leaders as 'high-capacity.' He argues that while being a high-capacity leader is often praised, it can lead to burnout, inequity, and un...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the root causes of pastoral burnout and the destructive belief that pastors must do everything themselves. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing this mindset as...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast discusses how overfunctioning in ministry teams can lead to unhealthy dynamics such as dependence, burnout, and a lack of empowerment. Todd Rhoades, co-founder of chemistrystaffing.com, explains tha...

This podcast episode, hosted by Todd Rhoades, discusses the surge in Bible sales following the death of Charlie Kirk and what it means for church leaders. It explores how this cultural moment reflects a spiritual hunger in America and how churches...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the pervasive issue of gossip within church teams, highlighting how it can erode trust and team dynamics. Todd Rhoades explores the origins of gossip, its impact on team morale, and offers...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the 'tipping point' that pushes church staff members from engaged to disengaged, leading to potential loss of trust and engagement. He emphasizes that these tipping points...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades explores 'frustration fatigue' among team members. He identifies signs of decreasing engagement, such as missed deadlines and low ownership, and discusses strategies for revitali...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades explores the value of fresh perspectives in identifying cultural misalignments within organizations, particularly churches. Todd discusses how insiders often miss obvious issue...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, delves into how leadership habits shape church staff culture beyond written values. It emphasizes the importance of aligning daily practices with stated values to ensure int...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades examines the pitfalls of triage-style leadership in church settings. This approach, characterized by perpetual urgency and firefighting, can lead to staff burnout, hinder long-...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, explores why some churches are in a constant state of 'reset,' continually adopting new visions, strategies, and staff only to start over again. The episode examines the und...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the significant issue of 'fuzzy vision' in church leadership, which can lead to low morale, misalignment, and burnout. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear, shar...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of understanding why staff members leave church environments, emphasizing that not all departures indicate failure. The episode explores how to assess exits...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the complex emotions, particularly guilt, that often follow a resignation from a ministry position. The episode explores why leaving a church role can feel like a bre...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, delves into the theme of congregational trauma resulting from leadership crises or moral failures in churches. It emphasizes identifying and addressing such trauma, which of...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the issue of talent hoarding within church staffs. This phenomenon occurs when leaders hold on too tightly to talented team members, often out of fear or comfort, pot...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the concept of 'toxic loyalty' in church ministries. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between healthy loyalty, which supports the mission, and toxic loyalty, ...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'middle seat leadership,' emphasizing the importance and unique role of leaders who aren't in top positions but still hold significant influence within a...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the issue of leadership vacuums within church staff, where the absence of visible, trusted leadership leads to eroding trust and staff disengagement. He highlights the ...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, explores the inevitability of conflict within church staff teams and the negative consequences of avoiding it. Todd emphasizes that delaying conflict resolution only exacerb...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the emotional toll of isolation faced by lead pastors. He addresses why pastors often feel lonely despite being surrounded by people and offers practical strategies to ...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of having clearly defined wins in church leadership to prevent staff burnout and confusion. The episode explores how unclear expectations can lead to ...

The podcast episode discusses the crucial role of initial staff hires in a new church's development. It emphasizes the impact these hires have on establishing the church's cultural DNA, common mistakes made during the hiring process, and strategie...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades challenges the common church hiring practice of prioritizing cultural 'fit' over competency. He argues that overvaluing 'fit' can lead to hiring staff incapable of meeting the ...