Across the country church attendance has dwindled. There are practical reasons people have chosen to stay at home and worship. This episode revisits the projections made during the pandemic in episode 17 and updates the possible reasons people have still not returned to in-person worship.

Previous episode referred to:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1116260/4617122-e17-what-if-they-don-t-come-back-valid-reasons-why-some-people-won-t-return-to-church.mp3?download=true

The relationship between Pastor and church staff is one that is rarely mentioned and often overlooked. As a result, many leaders are unaware of what their staff experiences in the work space. Dr. Cobbs and Breakthrough Ministry Consulting is conducting research on church staff members to identify areas of strength and areas of growth to ensure high morale. This episode is a glimpse into the initial findings.

What makes the best leaders stand out?

William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of staffing company Vanderbloemen Search Group, has conducted extensive research with the best of the best pastors, church leaders and the behaviors they exhibit.

His new book, "Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders From the Rest" offers insight on becoming a better leader.

To purchase "Be the Unicorn" book:
https://www.amazon.com/Be-Unicorn-Data-Driven-Separate-Leaders/dp/1400247101/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699474344&sr=8-1

Past episode with William:
Episode 32: Church Staffing and Pastoral Succession