EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 6 MIN
When Your Church Becomes a Nonprofit_ The Identity Crisis Nobody's Talking About
from The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the gradual incorporation of corporate language into church environments, how it can shift the focus from spiritual to business metrics, and the importance of maintaining kingdom-oriented language and vision. Key emphasis is placed on using language that reflects the mission and spiritual goals of a church rather than business objectives.• Churches are increasingly adopting corporate language.• This shift can change the church's focus from spiritual objectives to business metrics.• Corporate language can lead to viewing people as targets and success in numbers rather than spiritual transformation.• Importance of maintaining kingdom language and spiritual focus in staff meetings.• Encouragement to audit the use of business versus kingdom language in meetings.• The goal is to serve God and shepherd souls, not merely achieve growth metrics.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 gradual incorporation of corporate language into church environments, how it can shift the focus from spiritual to business metrics, and the importance of maintaining kingdom-oriented language and vision. Key emphasis is placed on using language that reflects the mission and spiritual goals of a church rather than business objectives.• Churches are increasingly adopting corporate language.• This shift can change t...
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