PORTAGE - with Dan Lidstone

Most churches don’t need “more creative.”They need a better way to build the team behind it.In this episode, we break down the seven practical steps to building a healthy, high-level creative team in your church — whether you oversee worship, production, communications, or video.Drawing from real-world experience building creative departments in multiple church contexts — from small teams to multi-site environments — this conversation covers:How to align with your lead pastor’s vision (even when it’s vague)Why you should look inside your church before hiring outsideWhen it’s worth paying for top-tier talentHow to build an org chart before you have the budgetWhy prayer is central to hiring the right peopleThe importance of ruthless prioritizationAnd how systems create long-term excellenceIf you’re a lead pastor or executive pastor trying to level up your church’s creative culture — without burning people out or constantly starting over — this episode will give you a practical roadmap.Healthy teams don’t happen by accident.They’re built with clarity, conviction, and intention.