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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Permission to Plateau: When Good Enough Is Actually Good

from The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the pressures of achieving church growth metrics and the importance of valuing stability and depth over numerical goals. He emphasizes that maintaining a healthy, stable ministry should not be seen as a failure, but as a success, particularly in terms of spiritual depth and staff well-being. • Discussing the pressure from expectations of church growth post-service. • Highlighting the common pursuit of numerical growth over spiritual depth. • Encouraging a shift in focus to sustainability and stability. • Addressing the harmful effects of comparing to others and innovating out of desperation. • Stressing the importance of celebrating and acknowledging spiritual growth and stable ministry. • Emphasizing that burnout is a greater enemy than accepting stability. • Encouraging leaders to have conversations with staff about the value of a stable ministry.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 pressures of achieving church growth metrics and the importance of valuing stability and depth over numerical goals. He emphasizes that maintaining a healthy, stable ministry should not be seen as a failure, but as a success, particularly in terms of spiritual depth and staff well-being. • Discussing the pressure from expectations of church growth post-service. • Highlighting the common pursuit of numerical growth...

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