{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Slow Drift: 6 Subtle Behaviors That Tear Church Leadership Teams Apart | Chris Sonksen","description":"What happens when a church leadership team begins to slowly drift? The warning signs may be subtle\u2014but over time, they can damage trust, create division, and undermine the health of the entire church. In this interview, Phil Cooke https:\/\/philcooke.com sits down with Chris Sonksen, founding pastor of SouthHills Church and founder of ChurchBOOM, to uncover six subtle behaviors that can tear leadership teams apart\u2014and what senior pastors can do before small issues become major problems. Chris shares practical wisdom on how to recognize leadership drift, including pride in your leadership team, artificial harmony in lieu of true loyalty, the danger signs of isolation, when a critical spirit replaces a constructive one, and the gradual shutdown of a leader on your team. Leaders will gain wisdom in managing tensions while mindfully building towards a healthy church that can thrive.  \ud83d\udc49 Listen now and transform your leadership career! Like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on faith, media and culture. Phil Cooke, Ph.D. \u2014 Strategic Advisor | Cultural Influence & Crisis Leadership Phil Cooke, Ph.D., is a strategic advisor to church, nonprofit, and media leaders navigating crisis, credibility, and cultural influence in a rapidly changing digital world. Founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and Nashville, he works with senior leadership teams globally to strengthen reputation and clarify mission. Author of \u201cChurch on Trial\u201d and several other books on leadership and creativity, he has produced award winning media projects seen worldwide.  \ud83d\udc49 Get weekly strategy and creative input delivered to your inbox: https:\/\/www.philcooke.com\/subscribe\/ \u26a1\ufe0fJoin the conversation with Phil on social media: Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/philcooke Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/philcookepage\/ Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/philcooke\/ TikTok https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@philcookeofficial Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https:\/\/www.cookemediagroup.com \ud83d\udd25 Masterclasses \u2013 Elevate your leadership and creative skills quickly! Church on Trial\u2014Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https:\/\/philcooke.com\/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https:\/\/philcooke.com\/ideasonadeadline Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 \u26a1\ufe0f BOOK \u201cChurch on Trial \u2013 How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis\u201d Get your copy here: https:\/\/philcooke.com\/crisis **More About This Episode** The Slow Drift: 6 Subtle Behaviors That Tear Church Leadership Teams Apart | Chris SonksenChris is the founder of SouthHills Church, a thriving, multi-site church in many locations around the nation. He is also the founder of ChurchBOOM, a coaching organization for pastors that also focuses on rescuing churches. He is the author of several books, including \u201cWhen Your Church Feels Stuck,\u201d \u201cQuit Church,\u201d \u201cTraction,\u201d and his latest book \u201cMaking Vision Happen.\u201d Learn more about Chris Sonksen and ChurchBOOM: https:\/\/www.chrissonksen.com\/ https:\/\/churchboom.org\/ Read the Article: "The Slow Drift: When What You Tolerate Turns Toxic" https:\/\/www.theartofleadership.com\/blog\/the-slow-drift (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for the support!)  \u23f0 Timecodes \u23f0 00:00 Phil Cooke introduces the topic: helping leaders avoid drift.01:00 Meet Chris Sonksen, Founding Pastor, SouthHills Church\/ChurchBoom04:06 Help for small churches to keep them from shutting down.06:22 Keys to church growth.07:56 Church Rescue for churches less than 100 in attendance.09:00  Leadership article: The Slow Drift: When What You Tolerate Turns Toxic12:36 The key word for leaders to remember: subtle.14:18 Artificial harmony versus true church health.16:09 Isolation masquerading as maturity can lead to church splits.23:00 Recognizing and dealing with a critical spirit.27:28 Competing visions and how they lead to division.30:42 The danger of gradual shutdown.33:45 Accountability of leaders and the importance of awareness.35:30 Who the enemy goes after in a church.39:24 Find more leadership resources at https:\/\/philcooke.com and support The Influence Lab at https:\/\/influencelab.com Send this conversation to a pastor or church leader who needs to hear it. #ChurchLeadership #SeniorPastor #ChurchLeadershipTeam #HealthyChurch #ChurchCulture #ChristianLeadership #ChrisSonksen ","author_name":"Phil Cooke Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.philcooke.com","html":"