When Culture Is the Problem (Not the People)

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the underlying issue of church staff underperformance and turnover, emphasizing that the root cause often lies not in the people but in the church culture. Rhoades explains how toxic culture manifests in unnoticed, ongoing conflicts, lack of honest feedback, secretive decision-making, and performance avoidance. He advocates for acknowledging and addressing these cultural issues to enact effective change through consistent leadership. Todd encourages listeners to reach out for support in transforming their church culture.• Church staff issues often stem from culture, not individual performance.• Signs of bad culture include unresolved conflict, fear of honest feedback, and secretive decision-making.• Leaders shape culture by what they celebrate, tolerate, and ignore.• Transforming culture requires admitting its flaws and consistent effort.• Culture change is gradual and demands persistent, intentional leadership.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.