Rainer on Leadership What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves
Mar 17, 2025
29:02
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.
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- 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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