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When everything in church gets a paycheck, what happens to serving?
In this episode, we unpack the shift from raising volunteers to hiring “doers.” It can feel efficient—and sometimes even necessary—but it may be quietly changing the culture of our churches. Are we still developing people, ownership, and calling… or just paying to get things done?
We talk through the tension: stewardship vs. discipleship, excellence vs. participation, and where the line actually is. Because if we’re not careful, we might build systems that work—without building people who grow.
By The Dumb SaintsWhen everything in church gets a paycheck, what happens to serving?
In this episode, we unpack the shift from raising volunteers to hiring “doers.” It can feel efficient—and sometimes even necessary—but it may be quietly changing the culture of our churches. Are we still developing people, ownership, and calling… or just paying to get things done?
We talk through the tension: stewardship vs. discipleship, excellence vs. participation, and where the line actually is. Because if we’re not careful, we might build systems that work—without building people who grow.