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180: When Dysfunction Becomes the Culture—and No One Talks About It

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Church should be a place of growth and healing—but too often, dysfunction gets disguised as “unity” or “God’s will.”

In this episode of our anniversary series, we’re naming the unhealthy systems churches cling to and calling for leadership that reflects Jesus’ heart.

We’ll talk about:

1. True unity vs. fear-based “togetherness”
2. The damage of avoiding hard conversations
3. How power imbalances keep people silent
4. Why dysfunction isn’t spiritual maturity
5. What it takes to build an emotionally healthy church culture

It’s time for small churches to lead with empathy, curiosity, and respect.

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Church should be a place of growth and healing—but too often, dysfunction gets disguised as “unity” or “God’s will.”

In this episode of our anniversary series, we’re naming the unhealthy systems churches cling to and calling for leadership that reflects Jesus’ heart.

We’ll talk about:

1. True unity vs. fear-based “togetherness”
2. The damage of avoiding hard conversations
3. How power imbalances keep people silent
4. Why dysfunction isn’t spiritual maturity
5. What it takes to build an emotionally healthy church culture

It’s time for small churches to lead with empathy, curiosity, and respect.

Join our free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
Rate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts
"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!" << If that's like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps Small Church Ministry support and reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about this episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This is the best way to stay updated on the new episodes we release weekly. If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on future episodes. Follow now!

Support the show

Follow Us:
Website: https://smallchurchministry.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallchurchministry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallchurchministry
Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry
Small Church Network: https://smallchurchministry.com/membership/

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