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Healthy Churches Grow with Tucker York

Tired of constantly putting out fires while the mission of the church stalls? In this episode, we sit down with pastor and author Tucker York to discuss the core ideas behind his book, Healthy Churches Grow: The Pastor’s Guide to Reducing Chaos, Creating Momentum, and Leading His Church to Health. Drawing directly from the framework of the book, Tucker offers a grounded and practical vision for church health that outlasts trends, respects a congregation’s real context, and frees pastors from the pressure of doing everything themselves.

Throughout our conversation, Tucker walks us through key themes from Healthy Churches Grow, including how Ephesians 4 reframes pastoral leadership around preaching, prayer, study, and equipping the saints. He explains how clear roles, simple structures, and a culture of delegation are not corporate techniques, but biblical tools that help the body flourish without burning out its shepherds.

We also dig into the nuts and bolts many churches avoid, topics Tucker addresses directly in the book, such as safety and crisis readiness, leadership alignment, and strategic planning that actually fits a church’s size and stage. Tucker helps pastors distinguish normal ministry fatigue from deeper structural dysfunction and shares realistic, low-lift “quick wins” from Healthy Churches Grow that can spark momentum now rather than someday.

Leadership development and succession planning take center stage as well. Tucker explains how churches can intentionally identify gifts, create on-ramps for service, and build leadership pipelines that strengthen the church and extend its witness into the community. We also discuss pastoral transitions, one of the most vulnerable moments in a church’s life, and how clarity, humility, and foresight can turn those seasons into opportunities for renewal.

Whether you are leading a young church plant or stewarding an established congregation, this conversation highlights why Healthy Churches Grow is a valuable guide for reducing chaos, creating momentum, and pursuing lasting church health.

📘 Healthy Churches Grow by Tucker York

Learn more about the book and get a copy here:
https://a.co/d/03cdTnyL

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