Irresistible Leader with Sheldon Andrus

Most financial problems in churches don't happen overnight. They develop quietly through unclear systems, reactive decisions, and a lack of financial structure.In this episode of Financially Healthy Churches, Sheldon sits down with Janelle Montgomery, CPA, to unpack some of the most common financial red flags they see in churches across the country.From operating off a bank balance instead of a budget to making financial decisions without data, this conversation provides practical insight for pastors, executive pastors, board members, and church leaders who want to steward resources well and build a financially healthy ministry.In This Episode:Why your bank balance is not your budgetThe importance of cash reserves and financial policiesHow faith and financial data work togetherWhen it's time to hire staff and when it's notWhy every church needs financial accountabilityThe role healthy systems play in supporting ministry growthKey Takeaway: "Every dollar needs an assignment."Healthy churches don't just manage money. They steward resources with purpose, clarity, and intentionality.If you're serious about building a financially healthy church, this conversation is a great place to start.WANT TO GO DEEPER?If your church is growing and you're ready for more strategic financial leadership, our Financial Services team helps churches create the structure, systems, and financial clarity needed to support long-term ministry impact.Learn more about our Financial Services: https://finance.andrusadvisory.com/Download "The 10 Hidden Financial Red Flags in Church Finances": https://andrusadvisory.com/financial-redflags--FOLLOW SHELDON ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/sjandrusLEARN MORE ABOUT ANDRUS ADVISORY: https://andrusadvisory.com/LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW JANELLE: https://www.instagram.com/coachjanellecpa

Most pastors know their church needs a budget. Far fewer know how to build a budget that actually supports the mission.In this episode of our Church Finance Conversations series, Sheldon sits down with Janelle Montgomery to unpack one of the most important financial conversations for growing churches: budget clarity.One of the most powerful moments in the conversation: “The money has to be aligned to the mission.”Because healthy churches do not just receive resources. They steward them with clarity, structure, and purpose.FOLLOW SHELDON ON IGLEARN MORE ABOUT ANDRUS ADVISORYLEARN MORE AND FOLLOW JANELLEIf your church is growing and you're ready for more strategic financial leadership, our Financial Services team helps churches create the structure, systems, and financial clarity needed to support long-term ministry impact.Schedule an intro conversation with our team here.

Many pastors are trying to lead healthy churches while carrying unhealthy financial pressure.In this first Church Finance Conversations episode, Sheldon and Janelle Montgomery discuss the financial habits, systems, and structures that help pastors move from survival to stewardship.From compensation planning and housing allowance to budgeting and personal financial goals, this conversation provides practical wisdom every pastor needs.Healthy ministry starts with healthy stewardship.--WANT TO GO DEEPER?If your church is growing and you're ready for more strategic financial leadership, our Financial Services team helps churches create the structure, systems, and financial clarity needed to support long-term ministry impact.Schedule an intro conversation with our team: https://calendly.com/sheldon-j-andrus/intro-call-finance--FOLLOW SHELDON ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/sjandrusLEARN MORE ABOUT ANDRUS ADVISORY: https://andrusadvisory.com/LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW JANELLE: https://www.instagram.com/coachjanellecpa

Why do great leaders lose great people?In this episode, Sheldon sits down with Chandler Boyce for a real conversation on the leadership habits that quietly push teams away.From ego and lack of accountability to poor communication and emotional immaturity, this episode exposes what most leaders don’t see in themselves.Leadership doesn’t hide your weaknesses. It reveals them.If your team isn’t sticking, this will show you why.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Chandler Boyce on IG

What do you do when you feel called but don’t know where to start?In Part 2 of this conversation on Irresistible Leader, Sheldon continues the discussion with Pastor Mark Johnson, Lead Pastor of Mercy Road Church in Anderson, focusing on the practical realities of church planting and the tension many leaders feel when they know something is stirring, but haven’t taken action.This episode is a direct conversation for builders. For leaders carrying something internally, but waiting externally.And the challenge is simple: Stop waiting. Start building.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Pastor Mark Johnson

What if the reason you’re not seeing momentum has nothing to do with how hard you’re working?In this episode of Irresistible Leader, Sheldon sits down with Pastor Mark Johnson, Lead Pastor of Mercy Road Church in Anderson, for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking around leadership and growth.Pastor Mark’s story alone will shift your perspective.A Black church planter from Baltimore, now leading a thriving church in a city most wouldn’t choose and doing it in a way most wouldn’t attempt.No built-in network. No perfect demographic alignment. No “safe” strategy.Just conviction, obedience and a willingness to take steps in the dark. And today, God is using that obedience in a powerful way.But this conversation goes deeper than the story.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Pastor Mark Johnson

What does it really take to lead from the second seat?In this episode of Irresistible Leader, Sheldon sits down with Pastor Khalil Tubbs of Reformation Network for a raw and practical conversation on the reality of being a “number two” leader; where alignment matters more than authority, and execution is everything.This isn’t a surface-level conversation. It’s a deep dive into the emotional, relational, and strategic weight carried by executive pastors and second-seat leaders every day.From navigating tension with senior leadership to building systems that bring vision to life, Khalil unpacks what it means to lead powerfully without needing the spotlight.Follow Sheldon on IGFollow Andrus Advisory on IGFollow Irresistible Leader on YouTubeFollow Khalil Tubbs on IGLearn more about Reformation Network