unSeminary Podcast Why Your Church Staff Might Be Out of Alignment (and How to Fix It) with Devin Goins
Jul 17, 2025
Devin Goins, Executive Pastor of Strategic Development at Biltmore Church, discusses the challenges of aligning staff in a rapidly growing church. He emphasizes that growth brings complexity, requiring constant adjustments and preparation for future needs. Devin introduces a diagnostic tool to evaluate team alignment and shares insights on engaging with volunteers for clarity in communication. He also presents a framework to assess emotional zones within staff, advocating for a culture of appreciation and teamwork to enhance organizational health.
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Growth Demands Organizational Change
- Growth inevitably increases organizational complexity requiring new systems and strategies.
- Resisting change due to past success hinders adapting to new realities in ministry.
Engage Ground-Level Voices
- Engage with volunteers and listen to ground-level feedback to understand true alignment.
- Saturate your leadership and volunteers with clear vision to ensure everyone is rowing together.
The Red, Yellow, Green Zones Framework
- Staff alignment varies along a spectrum defined as red, yellow, and green zones based on stress and scope of care.
- More staff in the green zone correlates with higher overall church alignment and health.