Leading Through Change: Why Churches Need Leadership Coaching After COVID

The COVID era revealed deep leadership vulnerabilities in many churches. In this episode of the Faith Nest Podcast, Rudy Swigart dives into the data and stories behind congregational decline, conflict, and fracturing — exploring how political tension, fear responses, and lack of adaptive leadership contributed to it.

You’ll hear:

• A brief history of coaching and how it has become central in leadership and organizational life

• Hard truths and statistics about church closures, attendance losses, and the ideological sorting accelerated by COVID

• Why pastors and elders especially need trusted Christian coaching to navigate change, conflict, and mission alignment

• How Christian men in different life stages (30s, 40s, 50s, 60s) face unique leadership and relational pressures

• Practical first steps for clergy and church leaders to begin leading through change with clarity, healing, and strategy

If your church is feeling the strain of change, or you want to avoid being among the ones who struggle in the next shift — this episode is for you.

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Coaching has exploded in the past few decades — from corporate boardrooms to personal growth and ministry leadership. But why has it become so popular, and what does it offer pastors, church leaders, and Christian men today?

In this episode of the Faith Nest Podcast, we unpack the history of coaching in the United States, explore why it’s become such a powerful tool for growth, and discuss why pastors and men of faith especially need trusted Christian coaches in their corner.

We’ll walk through the unique challenges and decision points men face in their twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond — from career identity to raising families, from midlife questions to caring for aging parents, and finishing well with legacy and purpose. At every stage, coaching provides clarity, accountability, and space to rediscover God’s best way forward.

✨ Topics covered in this episode:

• A brief history of modern coaching and why it exploded in popularity

• Why pastors and church leaders uniquely benefit from Christian coaching

• The importance of having a trusted, Spirit-led coach in your corner

• How men in every decade of life can thrive through clarity and accountability

• A call to action: don’t wait for a crisis to seek support

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Pastors are often expected to lead with endless vision, energy, and wisdom — but who is walking with them? In this episode of the Faith Nest Podcast, we explore how coaching techniques can help pastors gain clarity, reconnect to their “why,” sharpen their purpose, and set meaningful goals for both ministry and personal life.

Using a simple coaching framework — Clarity → Why → Purpose → Vision → Goals — you’ll see how coaching creates space for pastors to move from survival mode to sustainable leadership. Whether you’re serving a small congregation or a multi-campus church, these tools will help you realign your calling and lead with renewed confidence.

✨ Topics covered in this episode:

• The difference between counseling, consulting, and coaching for pastors

• Why clarity is the first step to effective ministry leadership

• How reconnecting to your “why” prevents burnout

• Building a vision that includes both church and family health

• Practical examples of coaching goals pastors can implement right away

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