448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams

About this episode

This episode discusses how to run effective staff meetings that strengthen teams and culture in ministry.

Most staff meetings feel like a drain. Too long, unclear, and full of talk that changes nothing. But what if your weekly meeting could actually strengthen your team, sharpen your culture, and leave people encouraged? In this episode, Andrew Mitchell (Executive Pastor at EV Church on NSW's Central Coast) joins Pete Hughes to unpack why great staff meetings are one of the most overlooked leadership tools in ministry, and how to run them well. • Why the best staff meeting may not be about decisions at all • How healthy meetings shape culture across the whole church • A simple framework that creates energy, clarity, and momentum • The common mistakes that make meetings frustrating and ineffective • Practical ideas for small teams, not just large churches Key points: Why the main weekly meeting isn’t for making decisions How to structure a Monday meeting, from lunch to prayer to training The hidden cost of mixing decision-making with culture-building Why encouragement and shared stories aren’t optional extras What smaller teams can actually apply without copying everything Toolbox: Andrew Mitchell’s terms of reference staff meeting document The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick…

People in this episode

Host: Pete Hughes

Guest: Andrew Mitchell

Topics covered

• staff meetings
• leadership
• team culture
• ministry
• effective communication

Keywords

• staff meetings
• leadership
• team culture
• ministry
• effective meetings
• communication
• encouragement

Sponsors

Safe Ministry Check, Reach Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EV Church

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