In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the concept of waiting, not as a passive state of frustration, but as a sacred practice. He highlights the biblical figures Simeon and Anna, who exemplify active, hopeful w...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the hosts explore the seemingly illogical journey of Mary and Joseph in the Christmas story, drawing parallels to modern-day experiences of following God's path that might feel unclear or confus...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the overlooked challenges faced by Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing the reality of following a divine calling that doesn't match initial expectations. The episode pa...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the surprising choice of shepherds as the first to witness the birth of Jesus. Despite their low social status, they were entrusted with a sacred moment. The episode encou...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of unsung heroes in ministry, highlighting Joseph from the Nativity story. Joseph, often overlooked, is portrayed as a model of silent, faithful service, mu...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades introduces the 'Unwrapped' Christmas series, examining often-overlooked aspects of the Christmas story that highlight how God works through chaos and disruption. Rhoades encour...

This podcast episode discusses the undervalued method of leadership shadowing for church staff development. Todd Rhoades explains how allowing staff to observe leaders in real-time situations can be more beneficial than traditional training method...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses how churches can better manage overwhelming ministry demands by implementing a temporary 'ministry triage team.' This team helps prioritize tasks by distinguishing be...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of having a written culture code for church staff teams. He explains how an unwritten culture code can lead to confusion, misalignment, and burnout, and pro...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the negative impact of prolonged hiring processes on church staff. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum, transparency, and communication during extended se...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the limitations of personality assessments and the importance of addressing deeper team dynamics in avoiding personality clashes that can harm workplace culture. He e...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast explores the concept of church staff culture and emphasizes that it is not solely the responsibility of top leadership. Instead, every member of the staff plays a role in shaping the culture, whethe...

In this podcast episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the complexities of transitioning church staff members out of their roles, emphasizing the importance of handling these situations with both clarity and care. He explains how poor off-boarding can da...

This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, explores how ego and pride subtly infiltrate church leadership teams, undermining trust and collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating a humble team culture ...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'Leadership Lid' and how it can unintentionally limit the growth of church staff. He addresses how leaders may inadvertently cap the potential of their team...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the crucial yet often unnoticed elements that shape church staff culture. He emphasizes the importance of intentional actions in creating a positive team atmosphere, outlin...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of being genuinely thankful for the church you currently serve, rather than longing for an idealized version of a church. He emphasizes that gratitude ...

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of burnout and bitterness in ministry. He encourages listeners to view feelings of exhaustion and discouragement as signs of deep c...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the unconventional aspect of gratitude, focusing on giving thanks for critics and those who may have misunderstood, underestimated, or even hurt you. He emphasizes that cr...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of silence in leadership and faith, particularly when it feels like God is distant. Using the example of Elijah from the Bible, Todd emphasizes that God's silenc...

In this Thanksgiving special episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades encourages listeners to explore gratitude beyond the typical blessings. By reflecting on biblical examples and personal stories, Rhoades challenges the audience...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades addresses the issue of outdated 'legacy roles' within church staff organizations. These are roles that were once useful but no longer contribute effectively to the church's cur...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'quiet quitting' — when staff members disengage subtly from their roles without direct communication. It emphasizes the importance of spotting subtle s...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of preventing ghosting by churches during the hiring process. Ghosting candidates can severely damage a church's reputation and trustworthiness. Todd provi...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the detrimental impact of chronic overcommitment in church ministries. He emphasizes that constantly saying yes to every request leads to exhaustion, misalignment, an...