095 - Why Only 20% of Your Church...

095 - Why Only 20% of Your Church Is Doing 80% of the Work

Pastors Thriving | Ministry, Leadership, Discipleship, Churc... by Kevin Elworth-Business & Ministry Coach, Passive Income, Entrepreneur Pastor, Ministry Marketing

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If only 20% of your church is serving… you don’t have a people problem. You have a pathway problem.

In this episode, Kevin unpacks the growing engagement crisis inside local churches. The old 80/20 rule isn’t accurate anymore. In many churches, it’s closer to 95/5 — and most of that 5% is staff.

This isn’t about laziness. It’s about clarity.

Kevin walks through:

  • Why unclear engagement pathways stall growth
  • The myth that people don’t serve because they lack commitment
  • The structural gaps killing volunteer momentum
  • Why energy dies in delay
  • How to implement a simple 3-step activation flow
  • The power of personal invitation over stage announcements

If your church feels stretched thin… If your core is exhausted… If guests disappear after a few weeks…

This episode will ... 

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