We unpack the quiet danger of churches that reflect a single personality more than the presence of Christ. When a pastor becomes the brand, culture, strategy, and draw of a church, what remains when they leave?
• Warning signs include all decisions running through one person
• Pastor's sermon clips outperform all other ministry content
• Staff feel like background extras instead of empowered leaders
• Critique is rare because it's seen as betrayal
• The unspoken fear: what happens if the pastor leaves?
• Teams stop taking initiative when personality takes over
• Elders become passive and staff afraid to lead
• Congregation becomes consumers rather than participants
• The gospel takes a backseat to the brand
• Recovery starts with elevating the team and giving real authority
• Normalize critique as care, not rebellion
• Share the teaching load with other voices
• Rebuild identity around community, not charisma
• The Church was never meant to be a stage for one person's greatness
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