The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

Todd Rhoades
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We're all about helping create a healthy, positive, and spiritually positive environment for church staff members and leadership teams.

  1. 5h ago

    They Got the Title

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd discusses the common issue within church staff structures where leaders have authority in title but lack financial autonomy. This lack of financial control hinders their ability to lead effectively and causes inefficiencies. Todd emphasizes the importance of giving church staff a defined budget and decision-making power to enhance ministry operations. He advises churches to establish clear spending limits and require simple monthly reports as a form of accountability, rather than micromanaging every financial decision. • Church staff often have titles but lack financial control, impeding their leadership. • Every purchase requires multiple approvals, slowing down ministry work. • Volunteers and staff see the disconnect between title and actual decision-making power. • Accountability should not equate to micromanagement but can be maintained with budgets and reports. • Encourages setting clear spending limits for staff to empower them.Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  2. 1d ago

    You Never Put the Search on the Calendar

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the pitfalls of indefinite job searches in church staffing. He stresses the importance of transitioning from vague intentions to structured timelines with set dates. Rhoades argues that without clear deadlines, searches amount to mere hope rather than actionable plans. • Announcing a job search without clear deadlines leads to inaction and ongoing vacancies. • Essential components of a proper search plan include a public post date, an interview week, and a decision date. • Faith and prayer should complement, not replace, a defined hiring process. • A search without dates results in a drift, leading others to believe the search isn't genuine. • Leaders should communicate transparently if a search hasn't truly begun.Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  3. 2d ago

    The Exit Interview Happened in the Parking Lot

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the frequent oversight by church leaders of not having meaningful exit conversations with departing staff. Many leaders focus on civil exits and farewell gestures but miss out on understanding the real reasons behind staff departures. Todd emphasizes the importance of conducting genuine, insightful exit interviews to learn from each departure and improve staff retention in the future. • Church leaders often neglect meaningful exit interviews with departing staff. • Kind gestures without understanding the reasons behind departures can lead to repeated mistakes. • Real conversations about departures happen outside the formal settings, in more informal environments like the parking lot. • Failing to ask the right questions during an exit interview can cause leaders to miss critical feedback. • Effective exit interviews should involve a trusted, curious, and non-defensive individual. • Todd suggests asking three key questions about challenges, overlooked leadership issues, and necessary changes. • Understanding the real reasons behind staff departures is crucial for organizational growth and staff retention.Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  4. 3d ago

    Sunday Only Lives in One Head... and That's a Problem!

    This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the issue of Sunday service operations being overly reliant on a single person. The host emphasizes the need for processes to be documented and shared among staff to avoid disruptions when a key person is unavailable. • The problem of critical Sunday operations knowledge being held by just one person. • The importance of having a documented 'run sheet' for Sunday services. • Encouragement to involve a second person in understanding and executing the Sunday routine. • Highlight the fragility of relying on a single 'hero' staff member or volunteer. • Steps for leaders to create a more sustainable system by writing down processes. Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  5. 6d ago

    The Calendar Invite Was the Ask

    This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, addresses the intricacies of assigning work through digital scheduling tools. It explores how calendar invitations can sometimes become the first and only form of communication about assignments, causing confusion and inefficiencies. Todd shares insights on ensuring clear communication, the importance of understanding preparation time, and fostering an environment where staff are comfortable discussing their workload and potential conflicts. • Calendar notifications should not replace proper conversation. • Differentiate between regular responsibilities and new assignments. • Ensure clear communication about the nature of requests. • Provide adequate background information for assignments. • Encourage open dialogue about workload and prioritization. • Avoid reliance on emails and texts for substantial communication. • Conduct face-to-face discussions when assigning significant tasks.Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  6. Oct 29

    You Approved Their Vacation. Then You Took It Back.

    This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, discusses the importance of respecting approved vacation time for church staff. The focus is on preparing adequately before their absence to avoid unnecessary interruptions and the potential cost of asking staff to cut short their vacation. It highlights the necessity of backup plans and the church's responsibility to ensure staff can confidently manage personal plans without church disruptions. • The podcast highlights a scenario where church staff's approved vacation could be interrupted due to unforeseen events at the church. • Emphasizes the significant impact on personal plans and family dynamics when vacation plans are changed. • Churches should think ahead about staff coverage and avoid last-minute calls to staff on vacation. • Importance of clear communication and exploring all alternatives before reaching out to staff on vacation. • Need for genuine appreciation and potentially compensating disrupted vacation plans. • Ensuring proper backup plans and authority are in place before staff leave on vacation. • Practical advice includes reviewing upcoming vacations and confirming coverage. Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  7. Oct 28

    Whoever Fixed the Projector Owns IT Now

    This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast addresses the issue of job description creep in church staff roles, where staff members like 'Chris,' initially hired for one role, inadvertently become the go-to person for all technical issues. The host, Todd Rhoades, discusses strategies to address this issue, ensuring staff roles are clear and manageable, and encourages healthy team collaboration and support. • Staff members can unintentionally take on technical roles outside their initial job description. • Importance of discussing any additional responsibilities with staff members. • Identifying responsibilities causing the most disruption and who should own them. • Need for proper support, training, and compensation when roles change. • Developing a checklist for technical processes and troubleshooting. • Team collaboration and backup plans for technical issues. • Appreciating staff efforts and clarifying post-crisis responsibilities. Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

  8. Oct 27

    You're Promoting the Church From Their Personal Account

    In this episode of the 'Healthy Church Staff' podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges and expectations surrounding the use of personal social media accounts by church staff for church promotion. Rhoades highlights the blurred lines between personal and professional social media use, explores the pressures that staff may feel to continually share church content, and provides practical advice for setting boundaries and creating sustainable communication strategies within churches. • Church staff often feel pressure to use personal social media accounts for church promotion. • There is a difference between enjoying sharing about ministry and feeling obligated to do so. • Clarifying whether personal social media sharing is truly optional is important. • Churches need to maintain official communication channels and clarify staff responsibilities. • Staff should be able to direct church-related queries to official channels without personal accountability. • Establish clear public conduct expectations and a communication plan that doesn't overly rely on personal accounts.Have questions or comments?  Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts. - - - - - Is Your Church Hiring? If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help. Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role? If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

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  • Creator
    Todd Rhoades
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    738
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