July 07, 2025

Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff

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24 minutes

Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing ministry opportunities from the laity to financial missteps and agenda-driven hires. Learn how to make wise, mission-focused staffing decisions for your church’s health.

When it takes ministry away from the laity.

When you add staff according to the way you’ve always done it.

When it’s not a smart financial decision.

When a particular group in the church pushes its own agenda.

When a friend needs a job.

When it’s just a copy of another church.

When you are unwilling to deal with a current ineffective staff member.

Resources:

Rooted

Upward Running

Church Answers Platinum Membership

FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

The Hope Initiative

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The Rooted experience can help you create a discipleship culture that connects your people and leads to ongoing life change in Jesus. Rooted is…

A proven plan for helping people connect to God, their church, and their purpose

A sustainable way to launch groups

An approach to discipleship that helps people step out of their comfort zones and experience life-changing rhythms of discipleship

An opportunity to change the culture of your church

Visit experiencerooted.com/churchanswers for free resources to help you learn more, including the What is Rooted? video and a free download of the Rooted experience framework and Rooted Workbook sample.

Introducing Upward Running! Upward Sports’ first step into adult sports is here — and running has never been easier to get “up and running.”

Offer a 5K Challenge: Inspire your congregation and engage your community with a meaningful running ministry. Upward provides:

Tailored training plans to help your runner or walkers move from the couch to completing a 5k.

Access to the new RunClub app for tracking progress and building community.

A fully customizable program that fits your church’s timeline — all led by your run coach who will be fully equipped with the Upward Running materials to lead.

Simple to Start: With just one passionate leader and no facility needed, your church parking lot can become the starting line for life transformation.

Build Stronger Connections: Use running to foster relationships, promote healthy habits, and grow spiritually while expanding your church’s impact.

Upward is Here for You: Ready to bring Upward Running to your church? Visit Upward.org/Runcoach to get started today!

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July 07, 2025

Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff

Listen Later

24 minutes

Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing ministry opportunities from the laity to financial missteps and agenda-driven hires. Learn how to make wise, mission-focused staffing decisions for your church’s health.

When it takes ministry away from the laity.

When you add staff according to the way you’ve always done it.

When it’s not a smart financial decision.

When a particular group in the church pushes its own agenda.

When a friend needs a job.

When it’s just a copy of another church.

When you are unwilling to deal with a current ineffective staff member.

Resources:

Rooted

Upward Running

Church Answers Platinum Membership

FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

The Hope Initiative

Episode Sponsors:

The Rooted experience can help you create a discipleship culture that connects your people and leads to ongoing life change in Jesus. Rooted is…

A proven plan for helping people connect to God, their church, and their purpose

A sustainable way to launch groups

An approach to discipleship that helps people step out of their comfort zones and experience life-changing rhythms of discipleship

An opportunity to change the culture of your church

Visit experiencerooted.com/churchanswers for free resources to help you learn more, including the What is Rooted? video and a free download of the Rooted experience framework and Rooted Workbook sample.

Introducing Upward Running! Upward Sports’ first step into adult sports is here — and running has never been easier to get “up and running.”

Offer a 5K Challenge: Inspire your congregation and engage your community with a meaningful running ministry. Upward provides:

Tailored training plans to help your runner or walkers move from the couch to completing a 5k.

Access to the new RunClub app for tracking progress and building community.

A fully customizable program that fits your church’s timeline — all led by your run coach who will be fully equipped with the Upward Running materials to lead.

Simple to Start: With just one passionate leader and no facility needed, your church parking lot can become the starting line for life transformation.

Build Stronger Connections: Use running to foster relationships, promote healthy habits, and grow spiritually while expanding your church’s impact.

Upward is Here for You: Ready to bring Upward Running to your church? Visit Upward.org/Runcoach to get started today!

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