265. Stop Growing, Start Failing: Why Learning Matters (Part 4)

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh and Bill bring their powerful four-part series on learning culture to a close. They unpack why creating a learners culture is essential for long-term ministry success and how leaders can avoid the fatal mistake of holding too tightly to people instead of developing them for Kingdom impact.If you’ve ever struggled with delegation, leadership development, or knowing when to let go, this episode is a must-listen. Josh shares personal stories of training volunteers, the reality of holding leaders loosely, and how automation actually helps you love people better.Key Topics Covered✅ Why You Can’t Automate People—But You Can Train Them✅ The Long-Term Impact of a Discipleship-Focused Ministry✅ How to Build a Leadership Pipeline That Outlives You✅ The Hard Truth: Great Leaders Won’t Stay Forever (And That’s Okay!)✅ Why Ministries That Wait for Staff Before Building Will Always StruggleKey Quote"Winning at 100% is not me doing it. Winning at 100% is getting someone else to do it at 80%—and then letting them grow."TakeawayThe best leaders aren’t the ones who do it all themselves—they’re the ones who create a legacy of leadership. If you’re not actively raising up and releasing new leaders, your ministry won’t last. Build a culture of learning, and trust that God will use those you invest in beyond what you can see.Call to ActionWe hope this episode challenges and inspires you! Share this episode with your ministry team and start the conversation: How are we developing leaders for long-term impact?Stay Connected for More Resources🌐 Visit our website: http://leadministry.com👍 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteers📸 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers