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. 17h ago

    What Gen Z's Church Exodus Means for Your Hiring Strategy

    This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast discusses the challenge of attracting young leaders, particularly Gen Z, to church staff positions. Todd Rhoades highlights that the cultural perceptions of a church, especially political associations, can deter potential candidates. He emphasizes the need for churches to be explicit about their culture, focusing on aspects like safety, diversity, and openness in handling disagreements. Churches should make their culture visible through their website, job descriptions, and interviews to attract younger staff effectively. • Gen Z feels alienated from churches due to political perceptions. • Churches need to explicitly communicate their culture and values. • Younger candidates prioritize honesty, safety, and mental health over perfection. • Rewrite job descriptions to reflect church culture, not just tasks. • Involve current younger staff in the recruitment process. • Ask candidates about their cultural fears during interviews. • Be willing to lose candidates who aren't the right cultural fit. • Leadership questions are not solely asked by Gen Z but also by older leaders. • Emphasize visibility of culture over doctrine in your church communications.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

    Your Inner Circle Isn't Optional: Building Your Ministry Advisory Group

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance for church leaders to build a circle of trusted advisors to help in decision-making. He highlights the pitfalls of making decisions in isolation and provides practical steps for assembling an advisory group. The episode underscores the value of having outside perspectives from individuals who have no agenda but your personal growth in mind. • Leaders often make significant decisions without a supportive sounding board. • Isolation in decision-making can lead to stress and poor leadership outcomes. • Building an inner circle of two to three trusted advisors is essential. • Advisors should provide honest feedback and share your values but remain outside your immediate circle or church context. • Practical steps include identifying and asking potential advisors directly. • Engage with advisors not only in crises but during the consideration phase. • Intentionality in seeking advice can prevent leadership disasters. • Isolation makes leaders vulnerable, not strong. 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 Congregation You're Losing to Their Phone

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the increasing reliance of churchgoers on AI for spiritual advice, highlighting a study showing nearly half of practicing Christians trust AI for spiritual growth. He emphasizes the need for church leaders to adapt by acknowledging this trend and focusing on teaching discernment and offering personal support that AI cannot provide. • Churchgoers are increasingly using AI for prayer advice, Bible interpretation, and devotional content. • Barna research shows nearly half of practicing Christians trust AI for spiritual growth, despite concerns about AI misinterpretation. • AI offers accessibility and confidentiality that traditional church settings may lack. • Church leaders should acknowledge the gap that AI fills and create more spaces for real conversation. • Instead of avoiding technology, church leaders should teach discernment about AI use. • AI cannot replace personal presence, empathy, and the authority of lived spiritual experience. • Leaders should focus on being present and available, providing human connections that AI cannot replicate.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. 5d ago

    When Your Church's Politics Are Pushing People Out the Door

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades from Chemistry Staffing discusses the impact of perceived political affiliations on church growth, especially among Gen Z Christians. Many young potential churchgoers feel alienated due to presumed political stands, which may deter them from attending. Todd advises church leaders to focus on the gospel and equip their staff to navigate conversations without letting political biases hinder their mission. The podcast emphasizes the need to differentiate between biblical conviction and cultural allegiance, encouraging clarity and inclusivity over tribalism. • Perception of political biases in churches deters Gen Z Christians. • Young church staff feel caught between personal beliefs and church perceptions. • Importance of leading with clarity and not tribalism. • Distinguish between biblical conviction and cultural allegiance. • Leaders should remove barriers to the gospel. • Equip staff to handle political conversations without compromising the gospel.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 Breaking Point_ What to Do Before You Cave Under Pressure

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the common scenario where pressured decisions might lead to compromising one's values due to exhaustion or stress. He emphasizes the importance of having a trusted advisor circle for guidance, allowing leaders to make informed decisions rather than succumbing to unfavorable pressures. • Facing pressure to make decisions you don't agree with. • The gradual accumulation of stress and small pressures erodes conviction. • The difference between flexibility and folding: maintaining purpose versus abandoning it. • The necessity of having a trusted circle to consult before making pressured decisions. • Seeking guidance proactively is a sign of strength and wisdom. • The role of external truth and voices in maintaining clarity during pressures.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. Aug 12

    The Gap Between Vision Sunday and Tuesday Morning

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the gap between casting a compelling vision on Sunday and the execution challenges that arise by Tuesday, which often results in disengagement and inefficiency within church teams. He emphasizes the need for senior leaders to translate their vision into actionable steps, ensuring that all staff members understand how it applies to their specific roles, thus preventing guesswork and drift. • Vision casting often creates initial excitement but may lack actionable clarity. • The gap between vision and execution can lead to confusion and disengagement. • Senior leaders should seek feedback on how the vision applies to different areas. • Executive pastors play a key role in breaking down vision into actionable steps. • Staff members should proactively seek clarity if the vision's implications are unclear. • Vision provides direction, but strategy is needed to define the specific actions. • Without clear strategy, teams may self-interpret the vision leading to inconsistency.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. Aug 11

    The Idolatry Hiding in Your Calendar

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the common struggle of feeling guilty when resting, often perceived as detrimental to one's work and dedication. He emphasizes the importance of rest as an integral part of worship and warns against the idolization of busyness. Rhoades reflects on his personal journey towards understanding the value of rest and how it has positively impacted his life and leadership. • Feeling guilty when not working is common among many leaders. • Rest is essential and should be seen as a part of worship. • Busyness can become an idol and detract from personal and spiritual well-being. • Work should not take precedence over family, health, and spiritual life. • Leaders should model a healthy work-rest balance for their teams. • Taking a real day of rest can reveal underlying idols of busyness and productivity.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. Aug 10

    The Senior Pastor Who Takes All the Credit (And What It Costs Your Team)

    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the issue of 'credit hoarding leadership' within church environments. Todd explores the psychological impacts when leaders fail to give credit where it's due, leading to staff disengagement and resentment. He offers strategies for addressing the issue, such as having a private conversation with leaders, creating a culture of credit within teams, and knowing when it might be time to leave an unchanging environment. Todd emphasizes the importance of doing meaningful work even when it goes unseen or unrecognized. • Credit hoarding leadership and its impact on church staff. • Not always about ego; sometimes leaders are oblivious. • Staff disengagement when creativity isn't recognized. • Encouragement to celebrate personal contributions outside public validation. • Strategies for addressing the issue: private conversations, creating a culture of credit. • Knowing when it's time to leave an unchanging environment. • Emphasis on the significance of unseen work and personal fulfillment.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
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