Why So Many Pastors Quit Ministry w/ Greg Surratt

Want to grow your church with Facebook and Instagram ads? Schedule a discovery call with the ChurchCandy team here:https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guestsIn this episode of the Church Candy podcast, Pastor Greg Surratt, a church planting legend and co-founder of ARC, shares his insights and experiences from planting Seacoast Church in 1988 to now overseeing 14 campuses. He discusses the unique challenges faced during the early years, the evolution and growth of the church, and the innovative strategies behind their multi-site model. Additionally, Pastor Greg talks about his son Josh's succession as lead pastor, the development of a successful teaching team, and his latest endeavor, 'Pastor's Collective,' which focuses on supporting pastors' mental health and wellbeing. If you’re a church planter or pastor, this episode provides invaluable wisdom and practical advice.📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:39 Challenges of Church Planting in the 1980s01:33 Seacoast Church's Early Growth and Struggles05:13 Personal Struggles and Perseverance06:19 The Motivation Behind Seacoast Church10:22 The Birth of Multi-Site Churches13:51 Innovations and Technological Challenges18:25 Transition to a Teaching Team Model29:34 Succession Planning and New Roles31:16 Understanding Identity Beyond Assignment33:30 The Birth of ARC: A Journey of Church Planting39:37 Pastor's Collective: Addressing Mental Health44:04 Challenges and Support for Pastors56:06 Balancing Ministry and Family Life01:00:29 Conclusion and Resources for Pastors👋 Connect with GregInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsurratt/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.pastorscollective.com/📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy:Website: https://churchcandy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcandymarketing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_XWCVF6K6TNSFRF8HB82D?linkCode=ml1&tag=bradysticker-20💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with fellow church leaders looking to make an impact!#ChurchGrowth #Leadership #ChurchCandy #PastorLeadership #ChurchMarketing #ChurchPlanting #VisionaryLeadership