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The Leadership Balancing Act: Building Trust as a Middle Manager in a Large Church with Diana Rush

Mar 20, 2025
Diana Rush, the Senior Director of Build Community at Eastside Christian Church, shares her expertise on navigating the complexities of middle management in large church settings. She discusses the critical balance between communicating effectively with senior leadership and supporting direct reports. Diana emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in leadership and building trust through reliability and transparency. She also addresses the challenges of fostering a supportive culture while managing team dynamics and streamlining operations across multiple campuses.
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  • Mid-level church leaders must balance pressures from senior leadership and direct reports to effectively manage organizational dynamics.
  • Building trust through open communication and self-awareness is essential for fostering collaboration and accountability among team members.

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Empowering Multi-Site Churches

The podcast discusses the significance of empowering multi-site churches to foster growth and community impact. With Eastside Church managing multiple campuses across various states, the role of leadership in adapting and executing a coherent vision becomes crucial. By aligning each campus under a central mission, they ensure that all activities support overall community growth and reach. This approach allows for streamlined communication and shared resources, enhancing both team collaboration and ministry effectiveness.

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