Listen "How Do I Address Staffing Shortages? | S03.E05"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Erin and Doug talk through the challenges of being short-staffed in churches and how to navigate this issue. They discuss the importance of having a developmental mindset and raising up leaders from within the church. They also highlight the concept of agency, where individuals have the freedom and permission to act and contribute. They share examples from churches in Brazil that thrive with minimal staff and discuss the need to challenge assumptions about the necessity of staff positions. They also provide practical tactics for church leaders to address staffing shortages.Thanks for listening to this episode of the Intentional Churches podcast!Intentional Churches: Website: https://intentionalchurches.com The Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C The Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches Facebook: https://facebook.com/intentionalchurches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-churches/mycompany/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/IntentionalChurches X/Twitter: https://x.com/intentchurches Chapters:00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Being Short-Staffed06:24 Developing a Mindset of Raising Up Leaders11:04 The Importance of Agency in Creating a Culture of Engagement13:27 Learning from Thriving Churches in Brazil15:46 Challenging Assumptions about Staffing Needs
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