Managing Change in Churches
From The Church Office by Gavin Smith
May 28, 2026 · 49 min · Season 9 · Episode 7
About this episode
Gavin and Rachel discuss managing change in churches, focusing on leadership, communication, and trust.
In this episode, Gavin is joined by Rachel Slough to explore the important subject of managing change in churches. Rachel shares practical wisdom and honest insight into why change can feel challenging, how leaders can guide people well through transition, and the importance of communication, culture, and trust along the way. Together they discuss the realities churches face when navigating growth, vision, and new seasons of ministry. This conversation offers encouragement and practical tools for church leaders, administrators, and teams seeking to lead change with wisdom, care, and confidence.
People in this episode
Host: Gavin Smith
Guest: Rachel Slough
Topics covered
- change management
- church leadership
- communication
- trust
- organizational culture
- growth
Keywords
- change
- church
- leadership
- communication
- trust
- growth
- ministry
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