Why do so many church leaders feel stuck—like their teams aren’t reaching their full potential? In this episode of Next Sunday, Jim Sheppard and Frank Bealer explore the unseen barriers that hold pastors and ministry leaders back. Whether it’s fear, burnout, misalignment, or something deeper, they dive into the challenges that keep leadership from thriving and share practical strategies to overcome them.

In this episode:

• The leadership missteps Jim and Frank wish they had caught sooner—and how they’d lead differently today
• How misalignment shows up in teams and what to do when your staff is “rowing in different directions”
• Why rebuilding trust is the key to healthier church culture—and where to start