Ministry was never meant to be a solo act.In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye sits down with E.K. Strawser—co-vocational pastor, community physician, founder of the ’Iwa Collaborative, and author of You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone. Together they explore the power of shared leadership in ministry, drawing from Ephesians 4 and the APEST model (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, teacher).Eun shares how pastors and ministry leaders can shift from leading alone to leading together, building healthier churches and ministries that last. This conversation is both biblical and practical, helping leaders avoid burnout and embrace the strengths of team-based leadership.We discuss:Why solo leadership is unsustainable in ministryFresh insights on how the APEST model of Ephesians 4 guides shared leadershipPractical ways to move toward team-based leadership in the local churchHow shared leadership helps both leaders and churches thrive with health and longevityEncouragement for pastors weary of carrying the burden aloneThe conversation is a reminder that no leader is called to carry ministry alone—when authority is shared as Christ intended, churches grow stronger, leaders grow healthier, and the gospel multiplies with resilience.Whether you’re leading a church, planting a ministry, or serving on a leadership team, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and practical tools for building healthy, sustainable leadership.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Eun Strawser on the importance of how decisions are made in the church: "Decision-making in general definitely has a power hold in every church."Eun Strawser on the significance of cultivating counter-cultural leadership in the church: "In the church, leadership criteria should be very different. It should look counter-cultural to the world."Eun Strawser on the importance of equipping the whole church, not just its leaders, to participate in the work of God in everyday life: "Leaders are not supposed to do the work of God on behalf of their congregation."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

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