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ReLeader with Dr. Jon Chasteen

Leading Broken Churches

Aug 15, 2024
Carey Nieuwhof, a renowned author and podcaster focused on leadership and church growth, joins to discuss leadership challenges in revitalizing struggling congregations. They explore the balance of honoring past leaders while fostering a new culture after moral failures. Nieuwhof shares insights on the importance of patience, vulnerability, and effective communication in rebuilding trust. The conversation emphasizes transforming organizational culture and navigating the complexities of leading inherited organizations, along with the healing journeys of both leaders and communities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leaders stepping into broken churches must prioritize rebuilding trust through transparency and open communication to foster a supportive environment.
  • Navigating leadership transitions after moral failures requires patience and discernment to earn credibility amidst a skeptical community.

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The Role of a Re-Leader

Many leaders find themselves in positions where they inherit challenges rather than create something from scratch. This experience often leads to the realization that their true calling may involve fixing what others have broken. The speaker reflects on their journey through various leadership roles, where they consistently took over struggling organizations, ranging from a sales territory to a church community. This repetitive theme highlights a unique trait of certain leaders—an ability and calling to revitalize and restore rather than just build anew.

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