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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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March 24, 2026

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#### [When Your Ministry Role Evolves But Your Job Description Doesn't: A Guide for Church Staff](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/when-your-ministry-role-evolves-but-your-job-description-doesn-t-a-guide-for-church-staff)

 Navigate the tension between your original job description and what your church role has become. Practical steps for managing healthy role...

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March 23, 2026

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#### [How Permission Culture Is Killing Your Church Staff's Initiative (And What to Do About It)](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/how-permission-culture-is-killing-your-church-staff-s-initiative-and-what-to-do-about-it)

 Church staff empowerment culture matters. Learn why over-permission creates passive staff and how to build boundaries that create...

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March 20, 2026

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#### [The Hidden Crisis: Why Church Staff Health Is Quietly Declining (And What Leaders Can Do About It)](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/the-hidden-crisis-why-church-staff-health-is-quietly-declining-and-what-leaders-can-do-about-it)

 New data reveals church staff health declining over 3 years. Learn the warning signs of this quiet crisis and practical steps to restore...

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March 19, 2026

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 Learn why your most faithful volunteers might not make the best staff hires. Discover how to honor service while making wise hiring...

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March 18, 2026

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#### [When Social Media is Poisoning Your Church Staff Culture (And How to Stop It)](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/when-social-media-is-poisoning-your-church-staff-culture-and-how-to-stop-it)

 Is social media creating comparison and resentment on your church staff? Learn how to break the cycle and build a healthier team culture...

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March 17, 2026

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 Church staff benefits matter more than salary. Learn why your compensation package isn't competitive and practical steps to close the...

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March 16, 2026

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#### [The Church Staff Housing Crisis: When Your Team Can't Afford to Live Where They Serve](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/the-church-staff-housing-crisis-when-your-team-can-t-afford-to-live-where-they-serve)

 Church staff nationwide face a housing crisis, choosing between calling and survival. Learn how church leaders can address compensation...

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March 13, 2026

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#### [Why Your Church Staff Needs to Take Mission Trips Together (Not Separately)](https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/why-your-church-staff-needs-to-take-mission-trips-together-not-separately)

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