Rainer on Leadership Seven Power Groups in Churches (The Good and the Bad)
Mar 24, 2025
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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?
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- Family-owned and operated.
- Benevolent dictators.
- Formal alliances.
- Money managers.
- Past-is-present protectors.
- Ministry militia.
- Network connectors.
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