The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

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

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Todd Rhoades, with 689 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Todd Rhoades hosts The Healthy Church Staff Podcast, a religion show with 689 episodes published.

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  Episode #693

  How Your Work Connects to the Big Picture (Even When You Can't See It)

  Sep 2, 20268 min

  The Healthy Church Staff podcast episode addresses the common issue of staff and volunteers feeling disconnected from their church's mission, despite working hard. Todd Rhoades discusses how this disconnect can lead to demotivation and provides practical steps for individuals to align their roles with the broader church mission. He encourages listeners to actively seek clarity and understanding of how their tasks contribute to the church's mission, rather than waiting for leadership to provide this connection. • Staff and volunteers often feel disconnected from the church's mission. • This disconnect can lead to decreased motivation and satisfaction. • Understanding the connection between daily tasks and the church mission is crucial. • Individuals should actively ask how their role supports the mission. • Leaders should consistently reinforce and clarify the mission's connection to each role. • Seeing the impact of one's work fosters engagement and reduces burnout. 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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  Episode #692

  They Hired Outside

  Sep 1, 20269 min

  In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the emotional and professional challenges faced by church staff members who are finalists for internal job promotions but do not receive the position. The episode explores the options and feelings involved when a candidate is asked to support new hires in roles they themselves sought. It offers guidance on how churches can better handle such situations to ensure staff feel valued and respected. • Discusses the emotional impact of being a finalist for a church role but not getting the job. • Explores options for staff: to stay, sabotage, or slowly disappear. • Emphasizes the importance of churches having honest conversations with internal candidates before public announcements. • Highlights the significance of feeling valued and avoiding 'quiet quitting'. • Suggests providing a dignified transition for both the unsuccessful candidate and the new hire. 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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  Episode #691

  Yesterday You Were One of Us

  Aug 31, 20269 min

  This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast hosted by Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges and dynamics of being internally promoted within a church staff. While an internal promotion can be seen as a continuation rather than a change of role, it involves significant shifts in relationships and power dynamics. Todd emphasizes the need to openly address and communicate these changes with staff to manage expectations and avoid misunderstandings. • Internal promotions involve changes in power and relationships. • Communication about the role change and its implications is crucial. • New internal dynamics can impact personal relationships and workplace atmosphere. • Addressing these changes upfront can help mitigate discomfort and confusion. • The promotion affects not just the individual but also their family and colleague relationships. 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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  Episode #690

  Succession From the Seat That Doesn't Get a Vote

  Aug 28, 20269 min

  The podcast episode discusses the challenges faced by church staff during pastoral succession, emphasizing the importance of effective communication to mitigate uncertainties and ensure staff stability. The episode is hosted by Todd Rhoades from Chemistry Staffing, highlighting how inadequate communication can lead church staff to feel sidelined during transitions. It provides practical advice on briefings, involving staff in discussions, and clearly defining roles during the succession process. • Church staff often feel sidelined during pastoral succession due to lack of communication and involvement. • Associate pastors and staff face uncertainty about their roles with the arrival of a new pastor. • Effective succession communication involves providing briefings, asking staff for input, and clarifying their roles. • Poor communication can lead to elevated flight risk among associate staff, as high as 69% during transitions. • Church leadership should focus on clear and honest communication despite the discomfort it may bring. 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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  Episode #689

  The Year-Three Conversation That Would Have Saved Them

  Aug 27, 202610 min

  This podcast episode discusses the phenomenon known as the '3-5 year wall,' where staff members within three to five years of tenure pose a high flight risk. Todd Rhoades, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, highlights the need for proactive career conversations rather than reactive measures, emphasizing the importance of making staff feel valued and having a growth plan in place. He advises church leaders to engage staff at the 24-36 month tenure with meaningful discussions about their roles, compensation, and future aspirations before they decide to leave. • 3-5 year staff members are at high risk of leaving, known as the '3-5 year wall.' • 59% of staff within 3-5 years consider leaving, marking a significant increase from earlier years. • Typical practices (annual reviews) are inadequate for retaining these staff members. • Feeling valued is crucial for staff retention during the 3-5 year phase. • Proactive career conversations addressing role, compensation, and future aspirations are recommended. • Top-level involvement is necessary for effective career conversations. 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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