Church or Corporation

Ep 2. When Church Feels Like a Corporation | From Hurting Staff Culture to Healing Leadership

What happens when ministry starts to feel more like climbing the corporate ladder than following Jesus?

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, we dive deep into the painful reality of toxic church staff culture—where metrics matter more than people, overwork is normalized, and staff are burned out, micromanaged, or just surviving.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between professional excellence and corporate coldness

• How branding, hustle, and inaccessibility can replace spiritual health

• What a healing, healthy leadership culture can actually look like

• Practical steps for pastors, staff, and congregants to shift the atmosphere

If you've ever felt unseen, overworked, or unsure whether what you're experiencing is "normal," this episode will bring both clarity and hope.

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