Listen "The One About Difficult Leaders... Including You"
Episode Synopsis
Not every hard boss is toxic, but not every hard boss is healthy either. In this episode of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John and Ian dive into the complicated world of church leadership dynamics. What do you do when your pastor is hard to work with? How do you know if the issue is them… or you? From micromanagers and ghost leaders to trust issues and toxic patterns, this conversation is real, raw, and practical.
If you’re a student pastor or ministry leader trying to navigate difficult relationships on your church staff, this episode is for you.
What we cover:
• The difference between difficult and untrustworthy leaders
• Why many pastors struggle to disciple their teams
• How to build trust when it’s been broken
• The 6 types of trust every ministry needs
• Why some leaders become toxic—and how not to become one
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If you’re a student pastor or ministry leader trying to navigate difficult relationships on your church staff, this episode is for you.
What we cover:
• The difference between difficult and untrustworthy leaders
• Why many pastors struggle to disciple their teams
• How to build trust when it’s been broken
• The 6 types of trust every ministry needs
• Why some leaders become toxic—and how not to become one
Subscribe, share, and check out the full resources and behind-the-wall content at
👉 https://www.shapingstudentministry.com
Free 30-Day Trial? https://g6allies.com/product-details/product/touchpoints?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_X-NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwNEttbm4wUlhWaE5mcW1yAR6qwUt7GKZ4dnr0D9TtSGQ2mwZ8lPnCRBEiaGEvqlppX3R_A8kYqjNRRgf9ag_aem_zU4x2t45cccJqBr4XycVFw
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