As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the five biggest leadership lessons we learned in 2025—lessons shaped by real conversations with church leaders, boards, and executive teams across the country. In this season finale of LeadingSmart, Tim and Holly unpack what 2025 revealed about: Why many churches outgrow their board structure without realizing itHow men and women can lead together in healthy, effective waysWhy poor meeting discipline quietly damages staff cultureWhat senior pasto...
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As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the five biggest leadership lessons we learned in 2025—lessons shaped by real conversations with church leaders, boards, and executive teams across the country. In this season finale of LeadingSmart, Tim and Holly unpack what 2025 revealed about: Why many churches outgrow their board structure without realizing itHow men and women can lead together in healthy, effective waysWhy poor meeting discipline quietly damages staff cultureWhat senior pasto...
[S2EP7] Why Systems Are the Most Pastoral Part of Leadership │ 40 Lessons In 40 Years
The LeadingSmart Podcast
26 minutes
4 months ago
[S2EP7] Why Systems Are the Most Pastoral Part of Leadership │ 40 Lessons In 40 Years
Welcome to The LeadingSmart Podcast Episode 7: Why Systems Can Be the Most Pastoral Part of Leadership Most leaders think of systems as boring—but what if they’re actually one of the most pastoral things you can create? In this episode, Tim and Holly unpack why church systems, staffing strategies, and budgeting processes aren’t just logistics—they’re acts of leadership care. Drawing from 40 years of experience as an executive pastor, Tim shares practical lessons on hiring, mission and vision ...
The LeadingSmart Podcast
As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the five biggest leadership lessons we learned in 2025—lessons shaped by real conversations with church leaders, boards, and executive teams across the country. In this season finale of LeadingSmart, Tim and Holly unpack what 2025 revealed about: Why many churches outgrow their board structure without realizing itHow men and women can lead together in healthy, effective waysWhy poor meeting discipline quietly damages staff cultureWhat senior pasto...
