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What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves

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Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the church. He shares his wisdom in this episode.

    • What is different about shepherding business leaders today compared to when you started coaching?
    • Why do churches often miss the opportunity to connect with local businesses and their owners?
    • What do pastors miss when shepherding business leaders?
    • What are some of the biggest spiritual needs business leaders have, and how can the church help them?
    • How can pastors get more comfortable “talking shop” with business leaders in their churches?
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              • “Flourishing” by Steve Graves
                • “Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)
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