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  • Even Obedient People Get Strange Directions

    Even Obedient People Get Strange Directions
    2025/12/19
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the hosts explore the seemingly illogical journey of Mary and Joseph in the Christmas story, drawing parallels to modern-day experiences of following God's path that might feel unclear or confusing. The episode highlights that sometimes faith involves taking the next step even when it isn't clear, trusting in God's timing and direction. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on areas in their lives where they might need to trust God beyond their understanding.• Discussion on the illogical direction of Mary and Joseph's journey.• Mary and Joseph's obedience despite confusing guidance.• Faith sometimes means taking the next step in the dark.• Encouragement for church leaders feeling uncertain or misled.• Reflection questions on trusting God's character over personal understanding.

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    5 分
  • The Assignment That Looks Nothing Like the Calling

    The Assignment That Looks Nothing Like the Calling
    2025/12/18
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the overlooked challenges faced by Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing the reality of following a divine calling that doesn't match initial expectations. The episode particularly resonates with church staff and ministry leaders who struggle with the gap between their calling and their daily assignments. It highlights that obedience and calling can coexist with chaos and challenges, urging leaders to find meaning and deliverance within the chaos.• Exploration of Mary's true challenges and the misunderstanding of her story.• Acceptance of a calling often doesn't align with expectations.• Mary's obedience amidst chaos as an example for ministry leaders.• Realities of ministry work versus initial idealistic expectations.• Encouragement to see difficulty as part of God's plan, not a diversion.• Reflection questions about disappointment and recognizing God's path.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    5 分
  • God Trusts Nobodies with Sacred Things

    God Trusts Nobodies with Sacred Things
    2025/12/17
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the surprising choice of shepherds as the first to witness the birth of Jesus. Despite their low social status, they were entrusted with a sacred moment. The episode encourages listeners to see their own potential for being chosen by God, regardless of status or recognition, and includes reflection questions on self-disqualification and recognizing personal value.• Shepherds, considered low-status and untrusted, were chosen to witness Jesus' birth.• God's choice reflects His disregard for social hierarchies and preference for humility and availability.• Listeners are encouraged to see their value in God's eyes beyond their social or professional status.• Faithful individuals may be entrusted with significant roles, regardless of recognition.• Reflection questions about self-disqualification and identifying personal sacred responsibilities.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    6 分
  • You Might Be More Like Joseph Than You Think

    You Might Be More Like Joseph Than You Think
    2025/12/16
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of unsung heroes in ministry, highlighting Joseph from the Nativity story. Joseph, often overlooked, is portrayed as a model of silent, faithful service, much like many church staff who work diligently behind the scenes. Rhoades encourages listeners to see their hidden roles as sacred, reminding them that their efforts are crucial, even if unnoticed by others, as God sees and values their contributions.• Introduction to the Christmas series 'Unwrapped', focusing on unexpected aspects of the Christmas story.• Discussion on the overlooked role of Joseph in the Nativity story.• Joseph exemplifies silent, faithful service, often unrecognized but essential.• Encouragement for church staff who work behind the scenes to view their roles as sacred and vital.• Reassurance that God values and sees the unseen efforts of His servants.• Challenge to reflect on personal hidden roles and acknowledge their importance.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    7 分
  • When God Interrupts Your Normal

    When God Interrupts Your Normal
    2025/12/15
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades introduces the 'Unwrapped' Christmas series, examining often-overlooked aspects of the Christmas story that highlight how God works through chaos and disruption. Rhoades encourages listeners to see disruptions as opportunities for redemption, reflecting on how God's unexpected timing often leads to greater purposes. Listeners are invited to reflect on personal disruptions and consider them as invitations to witness God's work in tumultuous times.• Introduction to the 'Unwrapped' Christmas series• Exploration of overlooked aspects of the Christmas story• God's actions within chaos and disruption• Encouragement to view disruptions as invitations for redemption• Reflection on personal and ministry disruptions during the Advent season

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

    Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    6 分
  • Let Your Staff Shadow You (Here’s Why

    Let Your Staff Shadow You (Here’s Why
    2025/12/12
    This podcast episode discusses the undervalued method of leadership shadowing for church staff development. Todd Rhoades explains how allowing staff to observe leaders in real-time situations can be more beneficial than traditional training methods like books or conferences. Shadowing helps staff understand leadership subtleties, such as reactions and decision-making processes, fostering real growth and trust.• Leadership shadowing is an effective training method.• Leadership is caught through observation, not just taught.• Real-time observation of leadership moments is impactful.• Shadowing helps staff understand subtle leadership nuances.• Invite staff or high-potential volunteers to shadow regularly.• Debriefing post-shadowing enhances learning outcomes.• Leadership development should be integrated into daily routines.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

    Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    6 分
  • The Ministry Triage Team_ How to Lead Through Staff Overwhelm

    The Ministry Triage Team_ How to Lead Through Staff Overwhelm
    2025/12/11
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses how churches can better manage overwhelming ministry demands by implementing a temporary 'ministry triage team.' This team helps prioritize tasks by distinguishing between what is essential and what can be postponed, thus addressing issues of staff burnout caused by unclear priorities. The episode emphasizes the importance of clarity over capacity, and encourages listeners to incorporate a triage mindset to enhance productivity without exhaustion.• Introduction of a ministry triage team concept.• Focus on prioritizing essential tasks versus optional or prunable tasks.• Key problem: unclear priorities, not lack of capacity.• Triage team acts like a rapid response team, not a committee.• Encouragement to build a triage culture, using tools like shared Google Docs.• Importance of leaders modeling prioritization for their teams.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

    Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    7 分
  • The Staff Culture Code You Haven’t Written Yet

    The Staff Culture Code You Haven’t Written Yet
    2025/12/10
    In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of having a written culture code for church staff teams. He explains how an unwritten culture code can lead to confusion, misalignment, and burnout, and provides guidance on how to formalize these unspoken norms into a concise and collaborative document.• Every church staff has a culture code, whether it is written or not.• An unwritten culture code leads to guessing and inconsistency among team members.• Misalignment, conflict, turnover, and mistrust increase without clear expectations.• A written culture code should be short, simple, honest, and collaboratively created.• Include guidelines on behavior, communication, and values in the culture code.• Encouragement to identify and document unspoken rules for better team alignment.

    Have questions or comments? Send to podcast@chemistrystaffing.com

    Be sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.

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    Is Your Church Hiring?
    If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.

    Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?
    If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.
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    5 分