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Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we're joined by Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group. With nearly three decades of ministry and leadership experience having worked with thousands of churches, Tim brings deep insight into one of the most critical drivers of church health: your team. In this conversation, we explore what separates stagnant teams from those that create real momentum and how leaders can shift from survival to remarkable impact. Why teams stall out. // After working with thousands of churches, Tim consistently sees the same patterns: unclear expectations, misaligned priorities, lack of structure, and unspoken tension. Many teams are overly task-driven but underdeveloped relationally. Others don't fully understand how their strengths and weaknesses fit together. The danger of “hero-driven leadership.” // When a church relies too heavily on one standout leader to carry the mission it results in what Tim calls “hero-driven leadership.” While it can produce short-term results, it ultimately leads to burnout, unrealistic expectations, and fragile systems. Leaders often fall into this trap because it feels productive, and even rewarding, to be the one with all the answers. But over time, it limits team development and creates dependency instead of shared ownership. From hero to team. // The future of healthy ministry is team-based leadership. Instead of building ministries around individuals, churches must build systems and cultures where teams thrive together. This requires leaders humbly admitting they don't have all the answers and a willingness to slow down in order to build alignment. When leaders shift from being the “hero” to developing others, they unlock far greater long-term impact. The seven “key signatures” of remarkable teams. // Tim introduces a framework of seven core areas that every healthy team must develop: conviction, message, culture, roles, systems, friction, and risk. These “key signatures” work together like elements in music, providing structure that leads to a strong, unified outcome. Conviction anchors the mission (“why we exist”), while message communicates that mission clearly. Culture shapes how people experience the team, and roles define how individuals contribute. Systems enable growth, friction drives improvement, and risk fuels breakthrough. Why friction is actually healthy. // One of the most counterintuitive ideas Tim shares is that healthy teams need friction. Many leaders try to eliminate tension, assuming harmony equals health. But in reality, the absence of friction often means important issues are being avoided. Healthy friction leads to better ideas, stronger alignment, and greater innovation. The key is ensuring it doesn't become personal. When friction turns relationally destructive, it's unhealthy. But when it stays focused on ideas and outcomes, it becomes a powerful driver of growth. A practical tool for leaders. // To help teams take action, Tim points leaders to a free “team awareness assessment.” This tool helps churches evaluate how they're doing across the seven key signatures, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for growth. It's designed to spark meaningful conversations that lead to real change. A final challenge for leaders. // Tim leaves leaders with a simple but powerful reminder: if your mission matters, your team matters more. Churches often focus heavily on the people they're trying to reach, but neglect the health of the people they're leading alongside. Sustainable, mission-moving ministry requires both. To learn more about Tim's book Reaching for Remarkable: The 7 Key Signatures Behind Every Remarkable Team and take the free team assessment, visit reachingforremarkable.com or explore additional resources at slingshotgroup.org. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! 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Listen, listen, listen, pull in close because today’s conversation, I don’t even know your church, but I know that a large portion of your budget is being spent on the thing we talk about. In fact, lots of churches, it’s like half of their budget. And it’s an even larger portion of the outcome of your ministry. It’s incredibly important what we’re talking about today. And so you do not want to miss this. Rich Birch — And we’ve got an expert that has worked with not tens of, not hundreds of, but literally thousands of of churches like yours and wants to help you take steps forward. Excited to have Tim Foot with us. He has nearly 30 years of experience, which I’m not sure how that’s possible, such a young man, as a leader, pastor, coach, speaker, musician in both Australia and North America, bringing a diverse background to his role as the CEO and president of Slingshot Group. If you’re not aware of who Slingshot Group is, they take the guesswork out of nonprofit and church staffing. He’s recently written a book that I’m excited for you to learn more about. But Tim, welcome to the show. So glad you’re here.Tim Foot — Rich, it is so glad, it’s so great to be on with you today. I’m excited about this conversation.Rich Birch — So good. I'm I’m excited for it too. Why don’t you kind of give us a bit of the Tim Foot background? Tell us a little bit about about you and kind of give us the how do we end up here in this conversation today?Tim Foot — Yeah, it’s interesting. I often say to people, I had no idea that I’d be on the other side of the world to where I started doing what I’m doing. But this is what happens, Rich, when you say, keep saying yes to God.Tim Foot — Born and raised Tasmanian, worked as a musician and in ministry in Sydney for 10 years after moving from Tasmania, then relocated to Boulder County, Colorado in 2002, been here for 25 years now in ministry at a great church called Lifebridge Christian Church. Built ministry there for 10 years and went bivocationally started working with the Slingshot Group when there was a handful of us doing a handful of staffing and coaching work and then things exploded.Tim Foot — And I really, really hit my sweet spot and saw how God had been preparing me for so many years to work with teams, love teams, love the strategy of teams, love working with people, love the fact that placing the right leader on the right team exponentially moves the mission forward and affects culture in all kinds of ways.Rich Birch — So true.Tim Foot — And so I’ve had all kinds of roles in Slingshot over the years, now get to lead our team of amazing consultants around the US serving so many, and beyond, serving so many ministries and teams move mission forward.Rich Birch — Love it. I’m so glad that, yeah, this is going to a good conversation. You know, one of the things I want to take advantage of is the fact you’re really an expert. You know, you’ve worked with, you and Slingshot have worked with thousands of churches and organizations, and you you really get a chance to see churches at an interesting inflection point.Rich Birch — You know, often when we’re hiring a team member, bringing someone in or trying to develop our teams, you know, we’re thinking about the future and we’re, we’re taking a step back. And like you say, I do think it’s a transformative inflection point that you’re involved in. Rich Birch — So you’re sitting across the table from a lot leaders, and maybe even some leaders who their mission is stalling. Like things aren’t maybe going as well as we would hope. Are yeah there any patterns in that you’re seeing, are there things that you see time and time again in churches that might be holding us back?Tim Foot — Yeah, I immediately thought of a common question we’ll ask teams when we’re brought in when it comes to needing a new person on the team or helping coach leaders. We’re often brought in in crisis moments, moments of transition, but they’re also moments of incredible opportunity.Tim Foot — And we’ll often ask the question, hey, do you want a painkiller or do you want a vitamin? And so often the the team is thinking they want the painkiller, they want the pain to go away. They want to solve the problem, they want to fill the seat, or they want to break through whatever it is they’re struggling with. But honestly, deep down, they need to start a regimen of vitamins to help them get to a healthy place to move the mission forward.Tim Foot — We often will see an unawareness that the wrong people are around the table. Or an unawareness that they need other leaders around the table to help them move forward, whether it be vocational paid leaders or volunteers.Tim Foot — We’ll often see misalignment and a lack of focus on the right things. Communication misfires around why the mission actually matters. We’ll often teams see teams that are task-driven at the expense of relationships.Tim Foot — And then an unawareness of strengths and weaknesses and how they complement each other, how they help move you forward or how they hold you back. Other patterns are a lack of structure to support the work. Elephants in the room, taboo topics, fear around failure that leads to lack of innovation. So many different patterns we’ll see and be able to diagnose and say, hey, we need to have conversation around that because I think uncorking that will help you accelerate the mission.Rich Birch — That’s cool. One of the things I love by reputation that I love about Slingshot is I love that you’re asking those bigger questions that it’s not just like, okay, how do we get to let’s just, let’s get the next hire done and move on.Rich Birch — It’s like, you know, you’re, you’re trying to ask those bigger questions and which I, that which I think, you know compliment to you and your organization that you’re trying to. Because we know when we need the painkillers, but really we need to take some good vitamins over an extended period of time to make our things more healthy for sure. Hmm.Tim Foot — You know, Rich, when we jumped into staffing work almost 20 years ago now, we had to educate the church on the need to have outside advice around staffing. But it was a lot of art and not as much science.Tim Foot — And now we’ve developed so much science around the art with with things like our candidate match tool. When you’re looking for a leader, you have to align around what you actually want in that new leader. So many teams will say, hey, we need this, this, this, this, this, this. And in the end, they’re looking for a purple unicorn. And that’s not going to help.Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — And we’ll talk about that as we get deeper in the conversation.Rich Birch — Right. Yes.Tim Foot — But Rich, last time I looked, unicorns are still mythical creatures. Rich Birch — True. Tim Foot — And so working working out what you actually need… Rich Birch — Right. Tim Foot — …and getting an awareness around alignment with who’s around the table may actually change your idea of what you’re looking for. Alignment is so important in getting an awareness of what our strengths and weaknesses are. Are we focused on the right thing? And are we actually moving the mission forward right now or is it stalled out?Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah, that’s good. One of your consultants, that remember once I was in a conversation about that very issue and and you know we had really lofty goals for what we were trying to hire. And and they they walked us through that conversation where it was like, okay, well, let’s let’s think about how many of these people are actually out there.Rich Birch — So and you list off hat half a dozen things that we were looking for and you cut back and you think, well, how many people actually work in the church? How many people have worked as long as we want to work and have had experience that we did and have done the stuff that we want to do?Rich Birch — And you literally get down to like, Well, there might be three people, you know, like, you know, and so anyways, that’s, that’s, that’s so true.Tim Foot — And actually… Rich Birch — You… Yeah, go ahead.Tim Foot — …that’s what we’ll often say. There are maybe three to five people when you have all of these filters in place, they can actually fill this role.Rich Birch — That’s true.Tim Foot — And that’s why you need to focus on ministry and you need to let us focus on finding those people.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. Yeah, that’s good. That’s great. And yeah, and if there’s three to five and one of them is Jesus, the other is the Holy Spirit. So it’s like, you know, you’re down to just a very few. You… Tim Foot — And Rich, let’s not talk about why many, many teams wouldn’t hire Jesus these days.Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah. That’s a whole other topic. that’s That’s great. Now, you’ve said something once that caught my attention, and it’s in my head has been branded to you. And it’s that most of us were trained on a model, a leadership model that nobody named out loud, that everyone, that we’ve all absorbed.Rich Birch — What is that model? You know, what it look like? And I know when you named this, I started seeing this everywhere I looked. I was like, oh, wow, I can see this in multiple different places in myself and in our organization. What what is this model?Tim Foot — Yeah, I mean, the the model we see is hero-driven leadership. It’s when we rely too much on individuals to actually carry the mission. And I think the cracks have happened.Tim Foot — I mean, we’ve seen it, Rich, you and I are similar ages. I think the cracks are happening generationally. The builders and boomers were wired differently for a different time and culture. And us Gen Xers, we can code switch. I mean, we we see we see that happening all the time. And as we stepped into leadership, the cracks started to appear.Tim Foot — I mean, we see it every week. Another leader burning out, doing stupid things because of too much pressure. Then millennials and Gen Z are now leading in a new way that we need to embrace.Tim Foot — And so I think we’re seeing those cracks around that hero dependence, and we’re starting to see the need more than ever to have a team awareness, a holistic approach, or we’re just going to have leaders continue to burn out.Tim Foot — And we sit we see it around unrealistic hiring expectations, a lack of support for great leaders when they’re hired, a lack of development.Tim Foot — Hero dependence is a terrible staffing and growth strategy and becomes a massive trap when it comes to a number of the key focus areas or patterns we’ve seen that healthy teams focus on and move mission forward.Rich Birch — Yeah. See, this is the thing when you, I heard you say that once and it, it literally, I sat up and I was like, oh man, I’ve seen that in my own, you know, my own hiring. I’ve seen that in the way I’ve talked with, you know, I see the leaders around me. You see these people who they’ve kind of built the entire ministry around themselves and they’ve built, it’s like, it doesn’t work if they don’t, it’s like, they’re such a unique individual. They have to lift it all. Rich Birch — But what makes that model so sticky? Like, why do we keep coming back to that? Why? Even if we know like intellectually in our heads, yeah, that’s not a good idea. It feels like we just keep coming back to this same thing time. In fact, we actually reward it. We’ll be like, wow, isn’t that great? This person’s amazing. And we just kind of keep moving on. Why is that?Tim Foot — It’s the shiny object trap. I mean, that that the the shiny object, aka the the talented leader that we think is going to catapult the ministry. Often we see it in in hiring conversations when a particular organization wants to go after somebody that’s been in at a much bigger organization than them. And often that person, if if they can attract them, will come in with a playbook that isn’t uniquely suited to the organization they’re stepping into. Or there aren’t systems to support that new leader and the growth that’s going to happen. And burnout happens at every level. But but we both know, Rich, busy work makes us feel productive. But is it the right work?Rich Birch — That’s so true.Tim Foot — And and we know that we can be ourselves the shiny object. We we want to it feels good to be the hero. It feels good to be the one that’s solving problems. Rich Birch — Sure.Tim Foot — It feels good to be the one that has all the answers. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — And I think that’s one of the biggest threats in healthy leadership today is feeling like you have to have all the answers. Because I think one of the most powerful statements from healthy leaders and healthy teams is, hey, we don’t know what to do next. Because it actually opens up the room for new thought. It opens up the room for collaboration. And it opens up the room for teamwork. Tim Foot — But it’s easier to move quick. It’s easier to move quick and be surrounded by people who agree and play it safe.Rich Birch — So true.Tim Foot — And then down the road, we realized that we weren’t growing in every sense of that word. And the mission was stalled out. We know we often have to slow down, re-strategize, look at who’s around the table, work out how we work together to move faster in the long term. We have to be vulnerable to make a team work. And sometimes it requires us to actually help others win than focus on heroes. Tim Foot — I mean, you think about a winning sports team. It’s not about just one person out there doing all the work. We’ve got to work together as a team. You know, it’s it’s it’s how do we work together and have had have less dependence on that shiny object, those standout leaders or those heroes?Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. I love that. I remember years ago, we had a coach come in and as a lead team, and this basically spent a week with us and then, you know, try to help us get better in our leading of our people. And I remember at the end of the week, the leader who we brought in said you answer way too many questions. And I was like what do you mean by that? They’re like, you need to ask more questions and you answer. You’re you’re putting yourself way too much in the middle of all of this and you’re not letting…And I was like, oh that’s a good insight. You know, we’re not raising up other people we’re trying to uh you know make it all about us rather than about our teams. Well, I’d love to talk about your book.Rich Birch — So the title is Reaching for Remarkable: The Seven key signatures behind every Remarkable Team. Let’s start with the word Remarkable. You literally have it twice in your title and subtitle. Why Remarkable? And how does that relate to hero? Because I was like, isn’t that the same thing? Like, isn’t it couldn’t this be reaching for the heroic? So unpack that.Tim Foot — I love that word remarkable. And it’s always been our mission at Slingshot. We build remarkable teams through staffing and coaching because your mission needs a remarkable team to move it forward. Tim Foot — Jesus left us with the most remarkable mission. And but it wasn’t enough. He needed a team to move it forward. And if Jesus needed a team to move it forward, we need to move it forward as a team.Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — And so we’ve all got these unique expressions of that remarkable mission. But if that mission matters, your team matters more. Rich Birch — That’s good.Tim Foot — And so when it comes to Remarkable, it’s about the mission. It all comes back to the mission. And we never fully arrive, Rich. We’re always reaching.Rich Birch — That’s good.Tim Foot — We’ve always got to be focusing on the right things, doing the deep work of of of reimagining, reinventing, and re-moving forward to reach for remarkable momentum when it comes to our mission. But we’ve got to focus on the team and the right the right areas to move that mission forward.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. So you actually talk about these, there’s these seven key signatures. Can you take a little bit of time and just unpack those? We won’t be able to get into all of them, but kind of talk us through how does it hang together as kind of a big idea?Tim Foot — Well, give you a little bit of context behind why they’re key signatures. You mentioned it in the intro, in a former life, I was a working musician and I would do solo gigs. It was my tentmaking job to do ministry back in Australia. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — I would work three to five nights a week as a musician. And I always had way more fun working with other musicians in a team setting, because ah a band is essentially a team. And my best experiences, Rich, was when I was on stage with other musicians who were often better than me, but I was leading the band. We all lifted each other. And to achieve remarkable results, there was structure to it.Tim Foot — I mean, you know, there’s structure to music. There’s harmony and there’s rhythm and there’s key signatures. There’s tracks to run on that allow us to have a remarkable output. Rich Birch — That’s good.Tim Foot — And so as I move from that world into team strategy world, team specialist world, building teams world, I realized, hey, there are also tracks to run on as a team to reach for health and reach for remarkable, a remarkable output and remarkable momentum. And so that’s where we came up with these seven key focus areas that we call the seven key signatures behind every remarkable team.Tim Foot — And they’re a pathway, they work together. And I’ll run through them quickly. And then we can unpack what you what you want to unpack with the time that we have left, Rich.Tim Foot — But though, and they’re simple. I mean, these are patterns that I’ve observed over the last 16 years staffing teams, but the last 30 years growing in teams, learning from teams, leading teams. I mean, you and I both grew up in in church, Rich, and I learned a lot of of leadership lessons from being a volunteer on teams in in in my late teens and and early 20s, so much.Rich Birch — Yes, 100%.Tim Foot — But these patterns, this pattern or these key signatures start with number one, conviction. Conviction, which is a shared sense of why you exist and what you’re called to do. It’s the why behind the what. It’s the Simon Sinek. People buy why you do, not what you do. So that’s number one is conviction. Tim Foot — Number two is a message, a compelling and consistent way of communicating what matters most because, Rich, everything communicates. What’s the story our leadership is communicating? What we say, what we don’t say, our actions, our systems and processes. What story is it communicating? That’s number two. Tim Foot — Number three is culture, the values and behaviors that shape the soul of our team. How are people experiencing your ministry organization or your team?Tim Foot — Number four is roles, unique contributions for remarkable impact. Roles that clarify how we work together. Tim Foot — Number five is systems, which is scalable design for remarkable growth. Systems scale our mission. Tim Foot — Number six is friction because healthy friction moves the mission forward. How do we embrace healthy friction for growth? Tim Foot — And then the last one, number seven, and these all build on each other, is risk, which is bold moves that drive remarkable outcomes, initiatives that lead to breakthrough, strategic risk, not blind gamble. So those are the seven.Rich Birch — Love it. And you know friends, i I do think I would highly recommend that you pick up copies of this book. To me, when I when I saw this, to me, this feels like the kind of book that we should read together as a leadership team. Like, hey, let’s pull this together. You know maybe you’re looking for a fall thing to do with your leadership team. This would be a great book for you to pick up and go together. Rich Birch — There’s a couple I would love to tease out a little bit. I’d love you to pull out for us. Help us understand. You differentiate between conviction and message, two different things. I think lots of times we might collapse those into one. Why are they two separate? Help us understand the difference between those two.Tim Foot — Absolutely. Conviction, again, is why we do what we do. Without shared conviction, you won’t move the mission forward. There won’t be a reason behind initiatives. They’ll fall flat. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — There won’t be a reason behind the message you’re communicating. That’s why they’re different. So conviction is what keeps us in on the days we want to quit.Tim Foot — I mean, think about the early church in Acts 4. It’s a great, best example of conviction. Peter declaring in Acts 4:20, we cannot help but speak about what we’ve seen and heard. They didn’t just believe. They acted. It drove every decision.Tim Foot — If the disciples were just compliant, when Jesus ascended, they would have scattered. But because they were convicted, they ah nearly all of them gave their very lives for the mission. Conviction is our North Star. It’s It’s like calling. it’s It’s what keeps you the days, keeps you in it, the days you want to quit. And Rich, we know there’s going to be plenty of days you to quit. Tim Foot — Message, however, is is the story we’re communicating. It’s how we hire, fire, onboard, develop. It’s how we communicate our conviction and our overall mission. And in the book, we list a bunch of traps for each of these seven key signatures. And we can chat about some of the most common traps. But a common trap for for message is assumption. Rich Birch — It’s good.Tim Foot — We assume people understand and care like we understand and care. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — And we don’t ask enough questions. I mean, it’s why Jesus’ ministry was full of questions, Rich. Rich Birch — Right. Right.Tim Foot — Because he was he was cementing conviction. I mean, Jesus asked the best questions and rarely gave the answers. He lived the answers and he teased the answers out because that’s what led to conviction. That’s why they build upon each other. Tim Foot — You can’t have a story without conviction. You can’t have a message without conviction. And you can’t have a healthy message unless you are asking the right questions to make sure people are hearing and understanding it. Tim Foot — Did you like like did you understand what I just communicated? What did you just hear that I that I said?Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — Why why are why are you so convicted to by our mission?Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim Foot — Why are you committed to it? So many great questions.Rich Birch — Yeah, it’s good.Tim Foot — The book is full of questions too. I’m a I’m a serial question asker. They used to call me “Quiz” when I was a teenager because I asked so many questions.Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim Foot — And it wasn’t until later that a mentor and co-founder of Slingshot, Stan Endicott—I think you know him, Rich—that he he convinced me that my proclivity for asking so many questions was actually a spiritual gift and not a special need.Rich Birch — Yeah. Tim Foot — Because questions, questions move conversations forward.Rich Birch — Yeah. Yep. Yeah, it’s true. It’s so good. And yeah, as I’ve shifted into full-time coaching, I have found, yeah, like that the the skill of asking a good question, it’s like, you know, I think the best moments I have with the people I’m working with are when we’re, I’m asking questions and they’re discovering, they’re tripping on to their own answers that maybe are a little different even than I would have. But just asking good questions, super important.Rich Birch — Okay. Another one that stood out to me of the, and again, friends, you’re going read all this. Obviously we can’t cover this in just, you know, half an hour conversation. But talk to me about friction, healthy friction. Tim Foot — Yeah. Rich Birch — So I literally have said as an executive pastor, my job was to remove friction from the organization. And so when you say, oh, you lots of us are trying to remove it. I was like, ouch, that’s me.Rich Birch — Because I think that’s, ah you know, I would I want to find places where we’re stuck and say, how do we get those unstuck and push this thing forward? So talk to me about why I’m wrong about friction.Tim Foot — I was there too, Rich. I was absolutely there. But when I get to number six, when we’re speaking on this or teaching on this, I will often say, hey number six is a wait, what? Tim Foot — I thought this was the sign of an unhealthy team. I used to think that. I used to think that the harmonious teams were the healthy ones, that when I walked into a context where there was all harmony with the team, that it was there was healthy, the absence of friction was healthy. But it’s not. It’s a sign of unhealth. Tim Foot — And I’m talking, there’s two kinds of friction, healthy and unhealthy. I’m talking about healthy friction. I mean, you think about a car and how the rubber meets the road, causes friction, moves the car forward. If you don’t have friction in your team, your mission isn’t going on anywhere.Tim Foot — It’s interesting, Zippia workplace survey found out that 76% of employees in the workplace avoid conflict, which is a real problem because healthy friction sharpens and aims teams, while avoiding conflict leads to complacency and stagnation.Tim Foot — Teams where members are passionately embracing friction will not only push through and forward to great results, they’ll attract and retain, which is really important, they’re going attract and retain top leaders. It’s where the mission truly comes alive and evolves to all it can be. Good leaders, rich, know to allow it. They know not to control it, but closely monitor it.Tim Foot — We get to decide if the tension or friction we allow is healthy or unhealthy. We call this the loaded gun of the seven key signatures, because when this gun goes off, it either breaks through a door or a wall that you needed to break through, or somebody gets hurt. And good leaders know how to monitor that and help it break through and not damage other leaders.Rich Birch — Yeah, let’s double click on that. Help me understand. So yeah, I’m going with you. I can see what you’re saying. You know, healthy friction, you know, unhealthy friction, good friction, bad friction. So give me an example. Rich Birch — You walk into it, you’re working with a ah church and there’s some telltale signs of, friction that’s that’s negative, that’s actually pulling the organization back, that’s that could be potentially hurting, or maybe has gone too far, or what’s, I’m not sure the best way to say that. Versus, hey, no, here’s some here’s some good friction that’s actually some good heat here that’s pushing the tires forward. Help us, what does that look like?Tim Foot — When when it becomes personal, Rich, that’s always the way you know it’s trending towards unhealthy. We’ll get to it in a minute, but we’ve got a team assessment on our website now around these seven key signatures, and we talk about unhealthy, inconsistent, functional, remarkable.Tim Foot — Most most teams live in that functional space. If you’re below unhealthy, it’s trending toxic, and that’s when you need ah that’s when you need the 4Sight group and Jenni Catron to come I mean, do some some deep, deep culture work. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — I’m all about our ecosystem. I know you are too, Rich. It’s like when you need the deeper work, then you need the specialist. Rich Birch — Sure, sure.Tim Foot — But right now you’ve got the general practitioner. Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah, yeah.Tim Foot — But but when it gets when it gets personal, you know that that’s unhealthy friction. Rich Birch — That’s good. Right.Tim Foot — And let’s go back to um the the harmony piece. Because that’s one of the traps when it comes to friction. it’s It’s the harmony trap. And it’s like it’s you wanting there to be you know violins and and and and birds singing and for everybody to be loving each other. That’s also a sign that there is unhealthy friction. Rich Birch — Right. Tim Foot — Because there’s things lurking that have been pushed down below the surface that are going to come out sideways that if you had just dealt with it straight away, it actually could have become momentum for your mission. It’s the unspoken influences trap. it’s the It’s the elephants in the room.Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — It’s what everybody’s thinking about, but nobody’s talking about. That’s going to that that’s gonna be insidious and it’s going to chip away at the health of your team. Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Tim Foot — And it’s gonna become unhealthy friction. And so that’s a great question to ask. And that’s in the book too. What’s every thinking about, nobody’s talking about? Because that’s what we need to engage.Tim Foot — Now, if we think that’s going to lead to unhealthy friction, let’s have the the conversations outside of the meeting. So that when we get to the conversations inside of the meeting, we can engage this as healthy friction that will actually address the topic and will move us forward rather than becoming personal and eroding relationships.Rich Birch — That’s good. Yeah, that question, what’s everybody thinking about that nobody’s talking about? That’s powerful. And I can see, yeah, that even even the organizations I’ve led, you can see where there’s seasons where we try to push away that friction. nd that can be just super negative. And it’s like this, we’re all just in la-la land. We’re all just, you know, can see that for sure. Tim Foot —Yeah.Rich Birch — So you wrote this book, you put this resource together. help me understand how you’re hoping it will help our, our churches. You know, I’m picture, I’m a church of a thousand people. Maybe I’m the executive pastor. I’ve got a team of 12 to 15 people on my team. And how how could, how could this be a helpful resource for us?Tim Foot — Well, this I believe this is the most important work we need to be doing, Rich, because if your mission matters, your team matters more. So often we get so focused on the people we’re serving that we forget the people we’re serving with.Tim Foot — And if we’re stalling out mission, mission-wise, then we’re not moving forward. And that’s not and we’re not being obedient to God’s call. And so what I’m hoping is, I mean, personally, our kingdom first principle at Slingshot is to leave teams better than than the way we found them. And the last thing we want to do is place great leaders on unhealthy teams.Tim Foot — So what we’re hoping is that teams are going to focus around these seven alignment areas and start to move mission forward, attract great leaders, retain great leaders. When we place, I mean, I you and I have both had healthy long-term ministries at churches, and it is a massive blessing when you, if God wills it, and you stay somewhere long term. I want other people to experience that. And that happens when the right leaders are placed on the right team.Tim Foot — So what I’m hoping churches do is they take our team awareness assessment on on our website, reachingforremarkable.com, which is attached to slingshotgroup.org. And they get a sense of, okay, where what where might we need attention in these seven key areas? Rich Birch — Yeah, it’s good.Tim Foot — Because it heat maps, it gives you percentages, you can take it as a team. And then to start the real important conversations.Tim Foot — I mean, I’ve been in rooms with this work, Rich, where you start to see teams have conversation around alignment and and teams that were that were stale or leaders that were burnt out start to get a glimmer of hope. Rich Birch — Yeah. That’s good.Tim Foot — That, oh, if we start to have these conversations around these areas, if we walk this pathway, if we focus in these areas where we’re struggling right now, we’re going to start to see results.Tim Foot — I mean, I even think about the key signature of systems. You know, it’s systems that scale remarkable growth. If we’re not building systems to to accommodate the growth that we keep praying for, God’s not going to bring the increase. Rich Birch — Yeah, it’s true. Tim Foot — Because God isn’t going to bring growth if it’s going to hurt us. We have to be building the right kind of systems to support our teams and leaders so that the growth can come. It’s a stewardship issue. Rich Birch — Yes, yep.Tim Foot — So what I’m hoping happens in churches all over the place is that they start to focus on these key signatures and see mission momentum results that moves them forward as an organization.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good. Why don’t you tell us, you’ve mentioned it, but tell us a little bit more about the team awareness assessment. Give us like a bit of a, you know, you’ve kind of given us an overview there. Give us a little bit more why we should take that test and give us that URL again that we can send people to.Tim Foot — It’s reachingforremarkable.com and it’s it’s literally 10 minutes or less. Rich Birch — Right.Tim Foot — And it’s free as a leader. You can jump in and take it or you can sign up and and take it as a team. And it gives you obviously the team percentage on each of these key signatures. but also your own results. And when we’ve worked with real high-performing teams, it’s fascinating to watch these great leaders compare their individual percentage on each of these key signatures with their entire team and just to see alignment start to happen and the right conversations to happen.Tim Foot — Because we want to be able to focus in on where alignment is needed most. It may be real simple, Rich. Most teams live in that functional space. Rich Birch — Sure. Tim Foot — Functional’s fine.Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim Foot — But it’s not going to get remarkable results. Rich Birch — Yeah.Tim Foot — And our mission is too important. We have to focus on team alignment to move it forward.Rich Birch — Yeah. It’s so good. Yeah. I was talking to a a leader recently of a very large church and they were saying, you know, I just feel like, I feel like we got a go Pro. And what he was saying is exactly what you’re saying is like, Hey, we we’re we’re fine. We’re functioning.Tim Foot — Right. Right.Rich Birch — But man, we want to go remarkable. We want to go from just just because we can do this thing week in, week out in their case, have thousands of people show up, tens of thousands of people show up. But it’s like, that’s not enough. We got it. But the mission’s too important. We’re trying to reach people. How do we go remarkable? Which to me, I think picking up a copies of these books as a team would be a great first step. Rich Birch — Where do people, where can people pick this up? Where can they get your book if they’re looking for that? I’m assuming Amazon, but is there anywhere else we want to send them?Tim Foot — No, Amazon’s a place to go. Rich Birch — Yeah, that is the bookseller apparently.Tim Foot — I mean, it’s we know these days where wherever where everybody’s going, Amazon’s the way. And I would just add to Rich that as a leader, you want to know. This is information you want to have.Rich Birch — Yes.Tim Foot — We’ve talked so much about self-awareness. And if we’re in leadership, we need to show up to our team self-awareness. So many profiles. Rich Birch — Yep.Tim Foot — We don’t talk enough about team awareness. You need to know as a leader if you’re moving your mission forward or where you might be stalling out because it’s too important. And these seven things, as I said earlier, Rich, they’re not they’re not rocket science. Tim Foot — I mean, I like to I like to couch it this way: Conviction shapes the heart. Message shapes the voice. Culture shapes the atmosphere. Role shape contribution. Systems shape sustainability. Friction shapes growth. Risk shapes the future. And that’s why I hope you’ll dig into this with us. Rich Birch — Love it. Tim Foot — Because we want to see the kingdom move forward and we want to see churches full of healthy teams that not only great leaders want to come and be part of, great volunteers want to be a part of and help move this forward.Rich Birch — That’s so good. Well, I think that’s a great place to end it. I was like, man, that’s, I’m like, I want to preach. Amen, brother. That’s fantastic. If people were, so we’ll send them to Amazon. We’ll put a link in the show notes for that. If people want to track with you or with Slingshot, where do we want to send them online to connect as well?Tim Foot — Slingshotgroup.org is our company website. And there’s a bunch of great stories there. There’s places that you can engage. We would love you to be in our ecosystem. And yeah, you can jump over there to reachingforremarkable.com. And we would love to come alongside you and help you continue to move forward in the unique ways that God has called you to.Rich Birch — Well, Tim, it’s great to see you. Tim Foot — You too.Rich Birch — We were just remarking before, we had dinner together there a couple months ago. That was fun, but it was fun to put the recording on today and connect a little bit. Appreciate you, brother. Thanks so much for being here today.Tim Foot — Thanks for having me, Rich.

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You don't build a mission—you build people, and then people build the mission. But that only works when everyone knows their lane. In this episode of the Reaching for Remarkable Podcast, Brian Taylor sits down with Slingshot CEO and author Tim Foot, along with Matt Wright and Toni McEwan, to explore the fourth key signature of a remarkable team: Roles. They unpack why job descriptions aren't enough, how to give every seat a clear "win," and the three traps that quietly erode healthy teams—the echo chamber, the comfort hire, and the shiny object. You'll also hear why chasing the "purple unicorn" candidate backfires, and how a one-line job description can bring clarity to your whole staff. Whether you lead a church or a nonprofit, this conversation will help you align your people, strengthen your culture, and keep your mission moving forward. http://slingshotgroup.org http://reachingforremarkable.com

If your mission matters, you deserve the best team you can have! With the seven key signatures, you are on your way to very doable change. Some of the key 'signatures' and their unique common traps we examine with Tim Foot, author and CEO of Slingshot Group, are message, culture, roles, systems, friction, and risk. Enlightening! Reaching For Remarkable - By Tim Foot (https://www.reachingforremarkable.com/)

According to author and CEO of Slingshot Group, Tim Foot, teams—not heroes—are key to completing remarkable missions. Tim joins us to explain why teams matter, and we examine the first of the seven key 'signatures' needed: 'conviction.' It is possible to build an effective and remarkable team to lead in your church, business, non-profit, and missional secular business. Great insights! Reaching For Remarkable - By Tim Foot (https://www.reachingforremarkable.com/)

Every team has a culture — whether you've shaped it on purpose or not. In this episode of the Reaching For Remarkable Podcast, host Brooke Hodnefield is joined by Slingshot CEO and author Tim Foot, alongside VP of Nonprofit Executive Search Toni McEwan, for a candid conversation on the third key signature of remarkable teams: Culture. Together they unpack what really defines culture (hint: it's not what's on the wall), the early warning signs that culture is drifting, and how relational equity quietly builds — or breaks — trust over time. Tim names the cultural traps every leader needs to spot, Toni shares what candidates can feel the moment they walk into your organization, and both offer practical wisdom for moving from self-awareness to team awareness. If you sense something is off but can't quite name it, this conversation will help you lead with greater clarity, courage, and care. http://reachingforremarkable.com http://slingshotgroup.org

What does it actually take to build a remarkable team?In this episode, Jenni Catron talks with Slingshot Group CEO Tim Foot about the patterns they've both seen across hundreds of teams including what works, what doesn't, and where things tend to break down.Tim shares the seven key signatures of remarkable teams, along with the common traps that quietly stall progress. From misalignment and unclear messaging to avoiding healthy conflict, this conversation helps you see where your team may be getting stuck and what to do about it.At the center of it all is a simple idea: if your mission matters, your team matters more.The Biggest Takeaways: The 7 key signatures that shape healthy, high-performing teams  Why team awareness matters just as much as self-awareness  Where most teams drift out of alignment (and how to catch it early)  The difference between functional teams and teams that produce real impact  How to approach conflict in a way that strengthens—not fractures—your team Next Steps Take the team assessment: reachingforremarkable.com Get the book: Reaching for Remarkable by Tim Foot  Share this episode with your team and use it to start a conversation About Our GuestTim Foot is CEO and President of Slingshot Group, where he works with organizations to build strong, healthy teams through staffing and coaching. His work focuses on helping leaders move teams from simply getting by to doing meaningful, aligned work together. You can learn more about Tim here. We need your help to get the LeadCulture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us:Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts.Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

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Your team is always communicating—whether they realize it or not. Every email, every meeting, every silence is sending a message. So what happens when those messages don't line up? In this episode of the Reaching For Remarkable Podcast, Brian Taylor sits down with Slingshot Group CEO and author Tim Foot, alongside communications expert Phil Bowdle, to unpack the second signature of a remarkable team: Message. They explore why the best teams treat communication like musicians treat sound, how assumption traps silently erode alignment, and what it looks like to build a culture where listening drives clarity. Whether you're leading a growing staff or navigating a season of change, this conversation will challenge you to close the gap between what you're saying and what your team is actually hearing.   http://slingshotgroup.org http://reachingforremarkable.com  

When the mission of the leader and the mission of the organization line up, that?s when the magic happens! Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical Perspective with Andrew 'Robbo' Robinson.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the debut episode of Reaching For Remarkable, Brian Taylor sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group and author of Reaching For Remarkable, to unpack why so many teams get stuck at functional and never break through. Tim shares the story behind the book, introduces the 7 Key Signatures that set remarkable teams apart, and offers a fresh framework called "team awareness" that every leader needs. Whether you're building a team from scratch or trying to move your current team to the next level, this conversation will challenge you to stop settling and start reaching for remarkable.

Every organization has a mission statement. But is your team actually convicted by it? In this episode of Reaching For Remarkable, Brooke Hodnefield is joined by Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group and author of Reaching for Remarkable, and Matt Wright, VP of Church Executive Search, to dig into the first key signature: Conviction. They explore the critical difference between belief and conviction, unpack the traps that cause even well-meaning teams to lose focus, and talk about what happens when the leader's conviction doesn't make it past the corner office. If your team knows the mission but can't seem to gain real momentum, this episode will help you find out why—and what to do about it. http://reachingforremarkable.com http://slingshotgroup.org  

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Every leader knows the feeling—your day disappears, but your mission hasn't moved forward. In this episode of the Slingshot Group Podcast, Tim Foot sits down with Toni McEwan and Phil Bowdle to unpack five time suckers every leader faces. From inbox overload and people pleasing to lack of focus, control, and reactive leadership, they'll help you spot what's draining your time and energy—and how to take it back. If you've been leading at full speed but feeling stuck, this conversation will help you slow down, refocus, and lead with clarity—because your remarkable mission deserves remarkable focus.

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In this episode of the Slingshot Group Podcast, Tim Foot sits down with psychologist, former pastor, and author Dr. Wes Beavis to unpack the six stages of burnout that every leader should know. Drawing from both research and personal experience, Wes shares why leaders often miss the warning signs, how burnout impacts teams and organizations, and practical rhythms to prevent and recover from exhaustion. Whether you're leading in a church, nonprofit, or the marketplace, this conversation will help you slow down, pay attention to the “dashboard,” and take steps toward health and sustainability in your leadership.

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What does it take to build something that lasts beyond your leadership? In this powerful conversation, Tim Foot sits down with Dave Ferguson to explore how intentional succession, apprenticeship, and multiplication shape the future of the church. Drawing from his own transition at Community Christian Church and his leadership of Exponential, Dave shares the do's and don'ts of raising up new leaders, the barriers holding churches back from multiplying, and the hopeful signs of a movement led by risk-taking, permission-giving cultures. If you want to grow leaders, not just fill roles—this is the episode for you.

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Leadership is all about relationships—and how we manage them can make or break our impact. In this episode of the Slingshot Group Podcast, Tim Foot is joined by pastor, author, and leadership consultant Steve Cuss to explore the five core relationships that shape every leader's journey. From the often-overlooked relationship with yourself to the people who stretch you the most, Steve offers practical wisdom for navigating relational dynamics, reducing leadership anxiety, and building emotionally healthy teams. No matter your role or experience, this conversation will help you lead with greater self-awareness, clarity, and care.

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In this episode, Tim Foot is joined by Mindy Caliguire, co-founder and president of Soul Care, to tackle the often-overlooked need for soul care among leaders. Together, they discuss the six key practices outlined in Mindy's book, Ignite Your Soul, and how these practices can restore leaders facing burnout and deepen their relationship with God.

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In this conversation, Tim Foot and Joey Odom explore the profound impact of digital distractions on personal relationships and leadership. Joey shares a pivotal moment from his life that sparked a passion for addressing the issue of phone dependency, leading to the creation of Aro, a digital wellness tool. They discuss the reality of our relationship with technology, the intimacy crisis it creates, and practical strategies for leaders to foster healthier habits and connections.

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We know from our research and conversations with clients that finding great people for the ministry staff team is very challenging right now.  As an addedumn to our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," we bring you this bonus interview with Tim Foot of Slingshot Group for some timely insights into church staffing in 2024. In this conversation, Tony and Tim discuss topics like: The positions churches are having the hardest time filling Insights into how churches find great people for their staff teams on this side of the pandemic Distinctives about churches who are attracting and retaining younger people on their teams Best practices for raising up leaders from within Learn more about Slingshot Group Connect with Tim Foot  Planning a Restructure? People-problems are uniquely challenging on a ministry staff team. Leading your people through them is hard. Through our Staffing & Structure process, you can go from feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the people-problems to feeling confident in your ability to structure and lead your team for health and high performance. Learn more at theunstuckgroup.com. Join the Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

David Ashcraft, former leader of LCBC Church and current President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, sits down with Tim Foot to discuss the impact of long-term leadership on organizational growth, the importance of perseverance during challenging times, and the transition from leading a local church to a national organization. This episode is packed with wisdom and valuable insights for leaders at all levels.

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Tim Foot chats with Jackie Brewster about the Enneagram, a fantastic tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and teamwork. They break down how the Enneagram goes beyond just labeling people and helps foster empathy and understanding for yourself and others. Tune in for an insightful conversation that can boost your leadership and team dynamics!

Discover the transformative power of strategic staffing with Tim Foot and Brooke Hodnefield from Slingshot Group, who share their expertise on building resilient nonprofit teams. In a world where aligning personal convictions with an organization's mission has never been more crucial, our guests unravel the complexity of talent retention and innovative hiring. This episode breaks down the nuances of recruitment and the art of creating a workplace culture that resonates with everyone's values, offering a treasure trove of insights for nonprofit leaders looking to forge ahead in a post-pandemic world.The conversation takes you behind the scenes of Slingshot's distinctive approach to staffing, revealing the foundational role of relationship-building in matching the right talent to the right organization. As Tim and Brooke recount stories from the trenches, they shed light on the delicate dance of managing expectations during the hiring process. Get ready to uncover the secrets to successful leadership searches, and learn why sometimes, patience isn't just a virtue—it's a necessity for finding the perfect fit.We wrap up with an exploration of work-life integration, and how today's candidates are weighing flexibility and culture against traditional compensation. At the intersection of human touch and the rising trend of AI in recruitment, this episode serves as a reminder that technology is a tool, not a replacement for the nuanced art of hiring. And for those navigating the challenges of fractional employment, our guests share strategies that prove to be both effective and inspiring. If you're ready to elevate your nonprofit's hiring game, this dialogue is not one to miss. Join us to harness the strategies that will steer your organization towards long-term growth and success.Show NotesThe Nonprofit Renaissance is Powered by Vers Creative. An award winning creative agency trusted by global brands and businesses.Follow @collinhokeFollow @heredesFollow @vers_creativeWork with Vers

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Get ready for an inspiring conversation on the Slingshot Group podcast as Tim Foot sits down with David Smallbone to explore the remarkable journey behind the hit movie "Unsung Hero." Many of you may know of David through his work in the music industry. Others may be familiar because of his family, including his children of Grammy award-winning artist Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone from the band For King + Country. Throughout the discussion, David imparts profound wisdom on navigating adversity as a family, the power of the Church in action, and staying aligned with one's purpose.

In this episode, Tim Foot, Brooke Hodnefield, and Matt Wright dive into the nuances of conflict within teams and organizations. From distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy conflict to navigating ideological and interpersonal tensions, they offer insights on conflict with your boss, conflict within teams, and generational conflict. 

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What is adaptive leadership? Tod Bolsinger, an author and leader in the fields of church and nonprofit leadership, sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to discuss the need for adaptive leadership in a changing world. He also shares the inspiration behind his book 'Canoeing the Mountains' and highlights the need for trust, alignment with God's purposes, and building remarkable and healthy church teams.

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Ready to discuss some of the elephants in the room that church leaders face? Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, sat down with Jesse DeYoung, the Executive Lead Pastor of Flatirons Community Church in Denver, CO, and their staff to delve into topics that everyone is thinking about but rarely talks about. They explore subjects such as navigating promotions, overcoming role stagnation, and the vital responsibility of staying healthy through transitions.

Tim Foot concludes the series "Island of Misfit Toys" with a focus on one of the most controversial women in Jesus' geneology.https://lbcc.org

Kevin Queen sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to share his journey to becoming the Lead Pastor at Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. Kevin discusses the best advice he's received that shapes how he leads, how to stay faithful in the midst of trials, and how you too can stay connected to Jesus through the challenges of ministry.

If you want a healthy team, it's time to give up managing your people and start leading them. But how do you do that? Matt Tresidder, CEO and co-founder of Leadr, sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to discuss ways to lead yourself well, develop your people, and create a healthy culture for your team to thrive in.

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In a culture of constant connectedness, how can church leaders separate themselves from the noise to be the most productive and present leaders God created them to be? Jordan Raynor, entrepreneur and author, sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to discuss ways to dissent from the kingdom of noise, manage your time like Jesus, and model productive rest for your team.

How can ministries embrace AI rather than fear it? Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, chats with Kenny Jahng, an online ministry expert, about ways to leverage AI and use it to further the mission of your organization. Plus, find out easy ways to get started with AI and encourage your team to join you in the learning process.

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Join guest host Brian Taylor, VP of Worship and Creative Arts, as he sits down with Tim Foot, CEO of Slingshot Group, to explore why ministry leaders are stepping down in record numbers and how to make that transition graceful. Also learn the 5 things to quit before you quit ministry and in this go-to guide for thriving in ministry.

What expectations should churches and church techs have for salary ranges, raises and benefits packages? Tim Foot joins us this week to kick off our Church Tech Pay Series! In the second of his two episodes with us we discuss benefits packages, salary ranges, and expectations for the TD and church. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00  Toby firing the Finance Director to save lunch 3:00 Coaching Churches on raising Tech Salaries 5:30 Expectations of a $75,000 salary Church Tech 6:15 Expectations of a $45,000 salary Church Tech  9:00 How to talk to your executive pastor about pay 14:00 Benefits packages convey culture 22:45 How many years does it take for a raise? 27:45 Skills that bring in raises 29:30 $80,000+ Tech Jobs 35:30 The importance of EQ (Soft skills) 42:30 Can the church pay equal to the secular market? 45:30 Tech Takeaway on “Taking Care of Things” Plugs: Connect with Tim at Slingshot group! Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWhat if your bank account had a leak in it?If you have used production gear sitting in your storage closet, that is exactly what is happening right now. We paid churches over a million dollars in 2022 for their used production gear. Head to our site, make your gear list, and let us come pay your church.

What should a  church tech's starting salary be? Tim Foot joins us this week to kick off our Church Tech Pay Series! In the first of his two episodes with us we discuss church tech starting salaries, current tech hiring trends and  which tech role is the hardest to hire right now. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 How we Hire at ChurchGear 6:46 Tim Foot from Slingshot joins us!13:00 Two Truths and a Lie “Church Tech Pay” edition19:45 Slingshot's mission 21:20 When more candidates come to Slingshot during the year  24:20 Church Tech hiring trends 27:00 Hardest Tech role to hire right now 30:00 Could you hire a Video Director at $50K? 32:45 Showing churches your candidate is already on staff37:45 Starting Salary needed for a church tech hire 42:30 Is it time to pay techs like software people? Plugs: Connect with Tim at Slingshot group! Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWhat if your bank account had a leak in it?If you have used production gear sitting in your storage closet, that is exactly what is happening right now. We paid churches over a million dollars in 2022 for their used production gear. Head to our site, make your gear list, and let us come pay your church.

Has a friend ever nudged you to try something completely new to you? Well, that's exactly what happened to our guest today, Tim Foot. Once a massage therapist, a suggestion from his IT friend led him on a fascinating journey into the world of cybersecurity. Join us as we follow Tim's extraordinary career shift and how his potent intellect and insatiable curiosity helped him find his footing in the complex realm of cybersecurity. Listen as he recounts his numerous accomplishments, including his intriguing experience as a SOC analyst and his ventures into contract work with vulnerability assessments.What if you could transform your career using your soft skills? That's precisely what Tim did. Our conversation ventures into the trials and tribulations of transitioning into a cybersecurity career, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and grabbing new opportunities with both hands. Tim shared his ingenious strategy of harnessing his soft skills while leaning into the blue team. For those considering a purple team role, Tim's insights prove to be nothing short of inspiring.Towards the end of our talk, we take a moment to discuss something often underestimated - the mental health aspect of cybersecurity professionals. Despite the thrill of the field, establishing work-life boundaries and time off are critical to maintaining mental health. Hear Tim's thoughts on how to balance work and life, and the crucial need for networking within this ever-evolving industry. Whether you're an industry veteran or a green newbie, this episode is packed with practical advice and profound understanding of the cybersecurity landscape. So, tune in and get ready for an intellectual roller coaster ride with our guest, Tim Foot.Support the showMerch: https://cyberwarriorstudios.com/storeYoutube: https://youtube.cyberwarriorstudios.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CyberWarriorStudiosTwitter: @CyberWarriorSt1Discord: https://discord.gg/eCSRzM6mJf

Join us for a special two-part series of How to Find + Land a Good Job in the Nonprofit Sector This Year. This week is for individual job seekers. Jon and Becky are joined by Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot from Slingshot Group. Alongside our nonprofit hiring expert friends, we're exploring cultures of hiring, where to start your journey, how to flex your network for good, and practical advice to keep moving forward. Tune in to get re-energized around your job search

OverviewJoin us for a special two-part series of How to Find + Land a Good Job in the Nonprofit Sector This Year. This week is for individual job seekers. Jon and Becky are joined by Brooke Hodnefield and Tim Foot from Slingshot Group. Alongside our nonprofit hiring expert friends, we're exploring cultures of hiring, where to start your journey, how to flex your network for good, and practical advice to keep moving forward. Tune in to get re-energized around your job search

Are you running your church by yourself, or are you empowering others and developing them as leaders? In this moving episode, host Tim Foot is joined by author and leadership development expert Mac Lake and his son, Brandon Lake—a Dove and Grammy award-winning worship artist—for a conversation full of heart, laughter, tears, and vulnerability. Listen now for challenging and inspiring insights on discipleship, collaboration, and developing younger leaders.    Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/

Church techs are asked to do more, know more, and reach more people. We know the demands have risen, but have their salaries and support equally increased?  We talked with Tim Foot (Slingshot Group's President/CEO) on the podcast this week about the current church tech talent landscape, how churches are rethinking staffing and more!In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby getting fired and job hunting6:20 Tim Foot of Slingshot Group joins us!13:20 Tim's ministry journey 17:20 The current church tech job climate 21:00 The “Churches need to pay techs” conversation 26:00 How to think about leaving your church 29:40 How to handle a tough church culture 34:50 “Leaders are built, not bought” 36:30 Resources to move from a 300 person church to 300040:30 Focusing on “Calling” to weather a tough season 43:40 Tasmania trivia with Tim49:40 Tech Takeaway on trading “no” for “let me look into that” Plugs: Hit up the Slingshot website to connect with them.Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWe're hiring for multiple roles at ChurchGear! Apply on our website on the jobs page here.

In this episode, we bring you an incredible keynote from Tim Foot on leading your teams in your ministries to be remarkable.   Tim brings 10 practical, thoughtful and impactful insights for leaders who oversee teams, big or small.   We would love to see you and your team at Churchfront Live this year in Littleton, Colorado. You can get your tickets with the link below   If you find this episode helpful, or know someone who'd find value in it, share it with a friend or leave a review on apple podcasts to help others find the show.   Churchfront Worship & Tech Podcast Apple Podcast churchfrontlive.com slingshotgroup.com www.worshipministryschool.com

With so many demands on your time and attention, it can be hard to know whether you're focusing on the things that will truly make an impact. In this episode, Slingshot VP of Senior Leadership Matt Wright puts podcast host Tim Foot in the hot seat to find out what every church leader needs to be focusing on in 2023. Listen now to hear Tim's top 5 tips for getting proactive and intentional about culture, church strategy, and leadership.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast

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Click here to view the full show notes and transcript for this episode.One of the most critical factors in the success of a church is finding the right leaders. When a congregation has a leader who fits into their culture, they can grow and thrive. And if a leader doesn't fit into that culture, things can go south very quickly. Having someone who fits in well with your congregation is crucial to maintaining harmony within your church community and ensuring growth over time.As a church, you may have given a lot of thought to how to find the best candidates for your church's leadership positions. Finding and hiring good leaders is a time-consuming and difficult process, especially for smaller congregations.That's why a church staffing agency can be a valuable resource for churches.Having an agency in place to help you find qualified leaders will save you time, energy, and resources while keeping your focus on what matters most: making sure your church is growing and being spiritually nourished.This is exactly what Slingshot Group does. They believe that when finding good leaders for churches, there's no substitute for personal relationships. That's why they work with each client one-on-one to help them find the right fit for their team members—and not just by asking questions like "What are your goals?" or "What do you want this person to accomplish?" but  most importantly by asking, "Who is this person?" With that, we are super excited to have the CEO of Slingshot Group, Tim Foot, join us on this episode to share his insights on church leadership and how churches can make better hires through more personalized processes. When God aligns the mission, and the leader's unique wiring, with the organization's vision and mission, there's nothing better than that.-Tim FootHaving a well-staffed church is critical to the ongoing success of your church. If you feel you could benefit from some advice on this topic, listen in!By the end of this episode, you will learn:How your church can make better hiresHow the church is dealing with the Great ResignationRelationship fundamentals for better church leadershipHow to find leaders that fit your church cultureSlingshot Group's method for hiring church leaders and staffResources Mentioned:Know more about Slingshot Group: slingshotgroup.orgLike Slingshot Group on Facebook: @slingshotgroupFollow Slingshot Group on Instagram: slingshotgroupOther Episodes You May be Interested In:How to Impact the Community with Ministry Resources with John CraftThe Role of a Pastor As a Shepherd with Tom NelsonWhat It Means to Be a Christian Leader with Richard Stearns=======Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it's no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.Learn more at https://tithely.com

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In this episode, Jake has a conversation with Tim Foot about the benefits of a church using a staffing service like Slingshot, navigating the tension of calling & career, and having logistical conversations when you get hired by a church in regards to salary. Tim talks us through the slingshot process as well as gives a small plug to his friend Dave Miller and leadership pathway and its residency program for people looking to pursue a career in ministry.  Slingshot Slingshot Instagram Slingshot Facebook Tim Foot Instagram Tim Foot Facebook Leadership Pathway Enneagram The Road Back To You

In this interview, Todd talks with former Lifebridge Church pastor Rick Rusaw and Tim Foot of Slingshot Group about their 17 years of ministry together as lead pastor and worship pastor. They explore the concept of building the relational trust needed to work together as a unified team.

Tm Foot is a worship leader's LEADER, Church coach and all around nice bloke . . . I think it's okay to say that? Tim is a unique blend of encouraging coach and insightful guru for the church leader. Tim has been around GCC before my time as Sr. Pastor as a consultant and continues to make trips to Tampa from Colorado to sit in and stay out late. Tim works for the Slingshot Group which is a church leader placement group. Check them out! He is hosting a brand new show called, "We put people in their place". It is brilliant!!!! https://slingshotgroup.org/slingshotplaced/ If you are a church leader you are going to want to subscribe. I just did!https://slingshotgroup.org

There’s a depth of wisdom and perspective that come from years in the trenches of local church ministry. Tim Foot is one of those heroes. Having been in worship ministry for 26 years, he brings so much wisdom to worship pastors around the world. As the Vice President of Experience at Slingshot Group, Tim and […]

In this episode, Todd talks with Tim Foot and Andy Frank of Slingshot Group about healthy team culture, leading volunteers, and Slingshot's desire to help build the Kingdom by connecting called worship pastors with the right church match.

Resources for churches and ministries are constantly growing and changing. It’s important to admit that you don’t know and can’t possibly know everything. Tim Foot and Cased Berry from Slingshot Group are joined by Louis Galucci from Missio Benefits to discuss the endless resources that are available to HR teams and how to utilize them best. It’s important to be a student of human resources because the world is so often changing. Staying on top of new information, compliance issues, and laws will help you lead your team well. Resources like SHRM, HR Ministry Network and other websites will lend HR teams a helping hand in understanding the wide variety of topics they need to know. Community is also an incredible resource for support. Find like minded people in your position in your community to form groups to meet up, share stories, encourage one another, and help each other professionally. Even using tools like the Enneagram and other personality profiles can be an asset to your team in more ways than one! Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) https://www.shrm.org A membership program with access to compliance laws, HR advisors, webcasts and more. HR Ministry Network https://newspringnetwork.com/questions/hr Free HR resources for churches and ministries. Missio Nexus https://missionexus.org Missio Nexus engages people who serve within the Great Commission with ideas, events, and resources which propel the gospel around the world. Life Church open.life.church Free tools from Life.Church to expand your ministries from HR resources to training, life groups, and more. Myers Briggs https://www.myersbriggs.org/home.htm?bhcp=1 Personality test based on the 16 personalities developed by C.G. Jung that assess how individuals use their perception and judgement. Strengths Finder https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us/strengthsfinder An assessment helping individuals discover what they naturally do best, how to develop those talents, and how to apply that to everyday life. Enneagram https://www.enneagraminstitute.com Based on 9 personality types, this assessment helps individuals discover more about their motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. Discovering Insights https://www.insights.com/us/products/insights-discovery/ Insights Discovery seeks to increase self-awareness, and help people perform at their highest level. The Gallup 12 Question Survey https://q12.gallup.com A brief survey to discover what matters most to your employees. www.missiobenefits.com www.slingshotgroup.org

Continuing the conversation on benefits from the previous episode, Tim Foot, VP of Experience at Slingshot Group, is joined by Louis Galucci from Missio Benefits and Chesed Berry from Slingshot Group to discuss what you could and should be doing in regards to benefits. They answer questions like: How do you know if what you have is the right fit for your church or organization? Is what we’re doing making sense for us as a ministry and is it sustainable? How to review plans and know if they are right for you? How to utilize vendor resources? They discuss the importance of learning the concerns of the staff and how to add value for them, what is looks like to do benefits like the Body of Christ and some of the common mistakes that are made. www.missiobenefits.com www.slingshotgroup.org

The world of benefits can often be overwhelming. Tim Foot, VP of Experience at Slingshot Group, is joined by Louis Galucci from Missio Benefits and Chesed Berry from Slingshot Group to discuss benefits and how to make the process an enjoyable experience for your teams. How you communicate and what you communicate is vastly more important that what you are actually offering. If the staff doesn’t understand the benefits being offered to them, you are wasting your efforts and your investment. This episode covers topics like how to communicate your benefits to your team so you don’t waste your money; what to focus on when communicating; how to get people to show up to the benefits meetings; the benefits of going digital; setting clear expectations; and coming up with strategies for the year. Discover ways to make open enrollment fun and avoid the headache of confusion. www.missiobenefits.com www.slingshotgroup.org

There is no HR without a budget. Organizations might overlook the fact that it’s important to create a budget HR because there isn’t a lot of output, but an HR budget is a budget for people. Tim Foot and Cased Berry of Slingshot Group and Louis Galucci from Missio discuss why it’s important to create a budget and how to do it. Creating an HR budget is all about adding value to your teams. HR’s budget allows an organization to hire the right employees and keep them satisfied. The most important thing as HR staff is to love people and that love for your people is the basis for the decisions you make, including budget. Dive into this episode to discover more about the ins and outs of creating a budget for HR! www.missiobenefits.com www.slingshotgroup.org

This weekend we had the privilege of hearing a conversation between Kate and her good friend and mentor Tim Foot. Tim, a fellow Australian, was instrumental in connecting Kate with Narrate as the worship leader. Tim and Kate share a little on their backgrounds as well as the benefits of music and worship in the church. Narrate gathers every Sunday at 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am downtown at Grandstreet Theatre. You can learn more online at narratechurch.org or by finding us on Facebook.

Join us for an evening of celebration at Northside with guests Jay Bacik, Tim Foot, Graham Agnew and the Northside family.

In today's interview, I talk to Tim Foot of The Slingshot Group. Slingshot Group helps churches find the right people for their ministry positions. Tim leads the Worship Arts division. He's also the worship pastor at LifeBridge Christian Church. We talk about both his experience as a coach and as a long-time worship leader.   http://slingshotgroup.org/worship-arts/ http://christianmusiciansummit.com/ http://timfoot.com/ https://twitter.com/@realtimfoot/