Trust, not talent, is the foundation of a thriving church staff. When relationships are strong and vulnerability is modeled from the top down, ministry teams can overcome challenges and fulfill their mission effectively.
• Make vulnerability normal by having leaders go first and demonstrate that asking for help isn't weakness
• Create safe spaces where team members can express disagreement without fear of being labeled disloyal
• Focus on building trust through real work challenges rather than shallow team-building activities
• Honor individual strengths while being honest about weaknesses to model grace and humility
• Practice relationship repair quickly, remembering that unresolved conflict (not conflict itself) is the enemy
• Small steps toward trust can dramatically change your team's trajectory
Reach out to me at podcast@chemistrystaffing.com if you need help building a healthier church staff. At Chemistry Staffing, we're passionate about helping churches and candidates find each other for healthy, long-term fits of at least five years, enabling churches to thrive in their communities.
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