The health of a church staff is crucial to the overall operation of the church, and leadership plays an integral role in transforming a confused church staff to confident employees. This post discusses the ways in which leadership influences church staff health through clear direction and consistent support.
According to our 2023 Church Staff Health Assessment, 57% of respondents confirmed that their church leadership provided clear direction and support. However, this leaves a significant room for improvement, with about 23% not receiving the guidance they need and approximately 20% stuck in neutral or unsure. Communication with clarity and transparency are key factors that the positive 57% appreciated from their leaders.
Leadership plays a pivotal role in addressing dissatisfaction within the church staff. Consistent and clear communication, transparent decision-making, executive availability, and an open space for voicing concerns or ideas are some factors that those in the dissatisfied 23% highlighted as missing. A church leadership aiming for a healthy church staff will prioritize these issues to clear the fog of confusion enveloping dissatisfied staff.
Engaging those in the neutral zone can be challenging, but it does have significant payoffs. Encouraging these fence-sitters to voice their concerns, involve them in decision-making processes, and emphasizing their contribution to the church might well swing them into the positive side. The aim is to transform this group to feeling supported and confident.
Leadership can be instrumental in creating a positive environment in the church, fostering clear communication, and offering support among the church staff. A call to action for leaders is to assess their team’s health and how they perceive them. Options are available for leaders to get anonymous feedback on leadership and compensation from their staff in a bid to formulate informed strategies for improvement.
Improving church staff health often involves moving them from neutral or negative perceptions of their work environment to a positive perception. This shift results in more confident and engaged staff, which then fosters a healthier and more vibrant church community.
Learn more about enhancing leadership roles in creating a healthy church staff by tuning into today's episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast. Together, let's ensure every church staff person feels supported and valued in their roles.