Half Your Staff Wants to Leave: The Flight Risk Crisis Nobody's Talking About

In this episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the alarming statistic that 51% of church staff are seriously considering leaving their positions, based on the newly released annual Church Staff Health Assessment Report. Todd highlights key discoveries from the report, focusing on 'flight risk' and the factors driving church staff to contemplate leaving. He urges church leaders to engage in genuine conversations with their staff to address potential concerns and improve staff retention.• 51% of church staff have considered leaving their positions in the past year.• High flight risk in specific roles: Creative arts staff (75%), associate pastors (69%), worship pastors (64%), and senior pastors (48%).• Tenure affects flight risk: 32% of first-year staff consider leaving versus 59% at the three to five-year mark.• Church staff may not publicly disclose their consideration to leave.• Leaders should have real conversations with at-risk staff to address concerns.• The report offers 10 key insights into church staff health.Have questions or comments?  Send to [email protected] sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.- - - - - 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.