In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I tackle one of the biggest problems in modern ministry—the loss of relational leadership. Somewhere along the way, church leadership became about polish, platforms, and production—and we forgot that Jesus led through presence, not distance.
I unpack eight principles of relational leadership that every pastor and church leader needs to rediscover. From walking among your people to leading with care instead of control, this episode is a reminder that you can’t graduate from being relational.
Whether you’re a pastor, creative, or ministry leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence, leadership, and what it truly means to shepherd people.
🕒 Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Purpose 00:43 – The Problem with Modern Church Leadership 01:06 – The Importance of Being Relational 02:17 – Eight Key Principles for Relational Leadership 03:02 – You Can't Shepherd from a Stage 04:59 – People Need Presence, Not Platforms 07:08 – You're Not Too Busy, You've Just Drifted 09:50 – Knowing Your Congregation Beyond Preaching 11:06 – Control vs. Care in Leadership 12:47 – Scaling Through Sending 15:39 – Building Disciples, Not Just Systems 17:45 – The Kingdom is Carried on Shoulders, Not Spreadsheets 18:57 – Conclusion and Recap
Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org
🎧 Listen if you want to:
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Lead your church with authenticity
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Build trust and culture in ministry
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Reconnect with your people beyond the pulpit
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Move from transactional to transformational leadership
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