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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Performance Review Revolution: Why Corporate Models Don't Work in Ministry

from The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the ineffectiveness of traditional corporate performance reviews in church settings and offers a new approach to ministry evaluation that aligns better with the mission and calling of church staff. • Traditional performance reviews fail to capture the essence of church work. • Corporate metrics do not apply well to ministry contexts. • The podcast suggests evaluating staff based on their calling and character development. • Evaluation should acknowledge invisible wins and provide support for the staff's ministry calling. • A new, church-tailored evaluation process can help staff grow in grace and effectiveness.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.

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In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the ineffectiveness of traditional corporate performance reviews in church settings and offers a new approach to ministry evaluation that aligns better with the mission and calling of church staff. • Traditional performance reviews fail to capture the essence of church work. • Corporate metrics do not apply well to ministry contexts. • The podcast suggests evaluating staff based on their calling and character developm...

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