Church Health Practically and Biblically: Healthy Leadership & Building a Sustainable Church Culture

Help bring new life and vibrancy to your church by looking at important biblical principles to help set the stage for God to work. Regardless of your denomination, whether your church is small or large, rural or urban, declining or growing, these practical, biblical strategies will help you evaluate ways to overcome challenges to healthy church growth. Healthy churches depend on healthy leadership. Church health also depends on sustaining a culture that honours God and invites His ongoing work. Part two of this two-part series begins with a practical leadership session that examines four traits that every church leader must develop: fearlessness in the face of opposition, a commitment to feed God’s people, faithful integrity in character and action, and the ability to delegate wisely. This session helps leaders move from burnout to empowerment and equip others for ministry impact. It concludes with a discussion of developing an environment in which spiritual growth and outreach continue to thrive, focusing on maintaining long-term health through genuine fellowship, the pursuit of excellence in all things, and fervent dependence on God through prayer. Find more great talks like this at https://www.FOCLonline.org. Remember to like and subscribe to see all of our talks! Scott Poling serves as Senior Pastor of Harvest New Beginnings Church located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. He has served in ministry for 31 years at Harvest, seeing first-hand God’s work in the renewal of a dying church. He’s gained a unique perspective, understanding the pressures and trials of ministry while navigating the many heartaches and challenges that come with leadership. He has a heart to see the souls of pastors and ministry leaders encouraged and renewed. He received his B.S. degree from Cedarville University and his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, has 5 children with his wife of 35 years, Carla, and three (soon to be 4) grandchildren. His interests include trail running and visiting national parks. 25POST02B