Healthy Leaders Develop Healthy Teams While Building Healthy Organizations | Leadership Health Matters The Kind of Leader Healthy Leaders Walk Away From Recognizing Insecurity, Control, and the Cost to the Organization After years of coaching leaders inside the church and outside the church, there is one thing I have learned - Not every leadership opportunity is a God-opportunity. I've had the opportunity over the years to work under some of the healthiest leaders I know and

Division is loud right now. Scroll your feed, sit in a meeting, stand on the sidelines of a kids’ game—everywhere it can feel like people are  looking for a fight. Lines get drawn that didn’t have to be there. Nuance disappears. We stop seeing people and start seeing “sides.” So why are we creating divisive situations instead of leading with empathy and respect—and what is it costing us? Below is a research-informed look at the problem, plus some practical ways to push back.

The last 90 days of a staff member's journey are just as important as the first. For years, organizations have poured energy, resources, and strategy into crafting a great First 90 Days  onboarding experience. And rightly so—healthy beginnings matter. But in today’s ministry and nonprofit landscape, leaders are finally realizing something we have long overlooked: The last 90 days of a staff member’s journey are just as important as the first. A well-designed offboarding exper

“It’s lonely at the top.” It’s a phrase leaders repeat so often it starts to sound noble… even inevitable. But it’s not. And if you’re leading from a place of chronic loneliness, it’s not just painful—it’s dangerous for you, your family, and the people you lead. This article is about   refusing   that narrative and choosing something better: leading from a healthy, connected community on purpose Loneliness Isn’t a Leadership Badge… It’s a Health Crisis In 2023, U.S. Surgeon G

If you’ve led in ministry long enough, you’ve felt it — that uneasy drift when energy fades, enthusiasm quiets, and ministry starts to feel like rowing instead of sailing. The programs still run, the sermons still come, but the sense of divine movement seems missing. When that happens, the temptation is strong to manufacture momentum.

At Aaron Hur Group, we often meet churches in seasons of growth — and with that growth comes both excitement and complexity. What worked when you were a team of five doesn’t always work when you’re a team of fifty. Systems start to strain, communication gets fuzzy, and even the most faithful teams can feel stretched thin. That’s where a Ministry Playbook comes in.Think of it as your church’s “how we do what we do” guide — the bridge between vision and execution, helping yo

Getting Out of the Weeds | How to Regain Clarity and Elevate your Leadership Get Out of the Weeds: Why So Many Leaders Feel Stuck — and How to Move Forward with Clarity You didn’t step into leadership to manage chaos . You stepped in to make a difference. But somewhere along the way — between meetings, messages, and the never-ending to-do list — you lost sight of the horizon. You’re buried in details, putting out fires, and trying to keep the mission alive… all while wonderin

When Jesus began His ministry, He didn’t recruit the most polished, powerful, or qualified candidates. He didn’t head to Jerusalem’s leadership academies or the Temple’s inner circles. Instead, He walked along the shores, through marketplaces, and across dusty roads—inviting fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots to follow Him.

The Silent Crisis in Church Leadership Across the nation, ministry leaders are quietly struggling. What once felt like a calling now feels like a constant climb. A recent Barna Group (2024) study revealed that 42% of pastors have seriously considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. The top reasons: stress, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion.

Healthy leadership isn’t emotionless—it’s emotionally mature. The goal isn’t to suppress emotion, but to steward it wisely.

How to Know God Is Calling You Into Something New — And How to Respond The Tension of Transition Every follower of Christ reaches moments when the familiar no longer feels like the final destination. You sense a stirring, a restlessness, or even a holy discontent. These are often the first whispers of God calling you into something new. Yet discerning His voice in seasons of transition can be challenging. According to a 2023 Lifeway Research study, more than 55% of pastors  r

The Entry-Level Illusion: Why So Many Emerging Leaders Struggle to Get Hired—and How Faith-Based Organizations Can Reform It A Calling, Not Just a Career In the last year, we have noticed and have heard about a new trend in the hiring process with new graduates seeking their first jobs. In churches and values-driven nonprofits, hiring is an act of ministry. Yet even here, a troubling pattern has emerged: a growing trend toward what we call The Entry-Level Illusion —positions

Let's face it, every leader carries a story. That story often includes pain — rejection, betrayal, loss, or failure. The question is not whether you’ve been wounded, but whether you are leading from those open wounds or from healed scars.

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Healthy succession honors the past, empowers the present, and propels the future.The Aaron Hur Group’s NEXT Level Leadership Succession Planning helps churches and leaders do more than transition—it helps them step into their next chapter with confidence, clarity, and Kingdom purpose.

Over 70% of mission-driven organizations report leadership gaps that limit growth. There is another option - Fractional Leadership with AaronHurGroup.com

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Over 65% of leaders and organizations lack intentional succession and life planning. Many leaders believe they’re just hitting their stride when conversations about succession arise—often sparking fear or resistance.

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