222 Creating Opportunity in the Midst of Decline with Chris Sonksen | Church Boom, Coaching, & Carnitas

Leaders Who Create Opportunity: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Chris Sonksen, founder of Church Boom, to talk about what it really means to create opportunity in places that feel like they’re running out of hope. Chris shares the moment that broke his heart enough to take action and how that burden grew into a movement helping churches rediscover health, purpose, and direction. Together, they unpack what happens when he steps into a struggling church, how to discern whether the real issue is leadership, systems, or culture, and why so many churches miss the early warning signs of decline. You’ll also hear how Church Boom’s rescue initiative is giving churches a second chance and what practical first step any discouraged pastor can take today to begin moving toward health again. If you’ve ever felt the weight of leading something that isn’t working, this conversation will remind you: health is still possible, and it might be closer than you think. Plus… a very important church potluck question you won’t want to miss. Find out more at https://www.churchboom.org/