Diana Rush

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.

Diana Rush, Senior Director of Build Community at Eastside Christian Church, and Ryan Hartwig, co-author of Teams That Thrive, delve into the art of effective church leadership. They discuss the power of shared leadership and collaboration, noting that many teams struggle with clarity about their roles. Rush emphasizes the significance of solid onboarding practices to integrate new staff into church culture. The conversation also touches on mid-level management dynamics, stressing the need for mutual trust and open communication to cultivate thriving teams.