Why Churches Are Struggling More and More to Find Staff
About this episode
Thom and Sam discuss the increasing difficulties churches face in finding qualified staff and propose solutions for future staffing models.
In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle a growing challenge for churches across the country: finding qualified staff. What once seemed routine—posting a position and waiting for candidates—has become far more difficult. This conversation explores why the staffing pipeline has narrowed, how outdated assumptions are exacerbating the problem, and why churches that rethink staffing models and develop leaders internally will be better positioned for the future.
People in this episode
Host: Thom
Guest: Sam
Topics covered
- church staffing
- leadership development
- internal leadership
- staffing challenges
- future of churches
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Churches
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