Where people organize, power will be present. The church is no exception. Thom and Sam discuss seven common power groups in churches. Hint: They are not all bad. How can you manage power dynamics among congregants in a way that is helpful to the church and glorifying to God?

1. Family-owned and operated.
2. Benevolent dictators.
3. Formal alliances.
4. Money managers.
5. Past-is-present protectors.
6. Ministry militia.
7. Network connectors.

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