183 | Pastoring Through Tension & Financial Strategy

03/09/2025 29 min
183 | Pastoring Through Tension & Financial Strategy

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Episode 183 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast is live— and if you’re navigating church growth, staff retention, or post-COVID tension, this one is for you.In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Frank for a real coaching conversation around two key challenges:Building a budget that actually reflects your mission, not just your maintenance.Leading through political and cultural tension in a multicultural church without losing unity.So many pastors feel stuck in either “survival mode” or “division management.” But it doesn’t have to be that way.Here’s what we unpack together:✅ How to shift your mindset from just “paying bills” to funding vision✅ What percentage-based budgeting can do for staff alignment and longevity ✅ The hidden costs of not appreciating your team ✅ How to create invisible momentum—before it ever shows up on a spreadsheet ✅ The role of wise transitions when it’s time to release leadership ✅ The #1 principle for shepherding through political divideI believe this episode will help you lead with greater clarity, health, and courage.👍🏼 Follow us on social media + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/church.boom+ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychurchboom+ Website: https://www.churchboom.org👋 About UsFly on the Wall Podcast, presented by Church Boom, takes pastors into a live coaching session with Chris Sonksen, CEO & Founder of Church Boom. Each episode features a pastor, just like you, as they share the challenges they face and get practical advice on how to overcome them.