Leadership Collective Podcast Building a Culture of Collaboration | Tim Chaddick & Andy Deane
Feb 6, 2024
Tim Chaddick, a lead pastor with a rich church-planting background, joins Andy Deane, a seasoned lead pastor transitioning from youth ministry. They explore the transformative power of collaboration in church leadership. The duo analyzes how past solitary ministry cultures stifled teamwork and discuss practical strategies like annual planning meetings and collaborative sermon prep. They emphasize building trust, inviting congregational input, and creating a supportive environment that tackles the weight of leadership together. Throughout, relationships emerge as the heart of thriving collaboration.
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Collaborative Vision Building
- Collaboration doesn't require surrendering senior leadership authority; it simply invites others into the process.
- Tim uses conversations with staff and leaders to build resonance before casting vision publicly.
Four-Step Vision Process
- Use a clear process to move an idea from pitch to execution: cast, clarify, confirm, carry out.
- Let leaders and the body help carry out the vision once it's confirmed.
Organic Chinese Ministry Start
- A volunteer in Ted's church started a Chinese ministry by sharing the gospel in local businesses.
- The church quickly supplied translators and grew to about 75 Chinese attendees.
