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description: Todd has invested over 30 years in serving churches, having served as a worship pastor for over 15 years, a church elder for more than a decade, and in various ministry leadership roles in both the business and non-profit sectors. As the original founder and developer of ChurchStaffing.com, Todd fundamentally changed the way thousands of churches search for pastors and staff on the internet. Todd is a graduate of Cedarville University, and lives in Bryan, OH with his wife, Dawn. (17)
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#### [Why Your Church's Best Staff Members Are Your Biggest Succession Risk (And What to Do About It)](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/why-your-church-s-best-staff-members-are-your-biggest-succession-risk-and-what-to-do-about-it)

 Most churches accidentally build ministries around personalities instead of systems. When key leaders leave, everything falls apart. Here's...

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February 25, 2026

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 Most churches wait until retirement to plan succession. Here's why smart church leaders start their succession planning timeline in year 3...

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February 24, 2026

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February 23, 2026

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February 20, 2026

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February 19, 2026

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February 18, 2026

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#### [The Hidden Casualties: What Happens to Church Members After Pastoral Failure?](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/the-hidden-casualties-what-happens-to-church-members-after-pastoral-failure)

 When pastors fall, churches focus on damage control but ignore the congregation's wounds. Here's how to properly care for those left behind...

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February 17, 2026

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