Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen

In this week’s episode of Fly on the Wall , join Chris Sonksen as he engages in an enlightening coaching session with Jason Norman, exploring the depths of leadership in ministry. Episode 103 is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and impact their community more profoundly. In This Episode: Leadership Development: Jason shares his journey of becoming...

Dive into Episode 102 of "Fly on the Wall" where Chris Sonksen talks with Pastor Johnnie Clark about the dynamics of church leadership and community involvement. In this insightful coaching session, you'll discover: Leadership Development: Strategies to cultivate strong leadership within your church. Community Connection: Practical tips for deepening your church's engagement wi...

In our latest episode of "Fly on the Wall," Chris Sonksen engages in an enriching conversation with Pastor  Arjay Johnson. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, focusing on church planting, fostering unity within the church leadership, and ensuring sustainable growth. Episode Highlights: Church Planting Insights: Pastor Arjay shares his experiences and challenges in starting a ch...

We're thrilled to announce the 100th episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast! Join Chris Sonksen as he dives into an insightful coaching session with Pastor Kyle, discussing pivotal strategies for church growth and leadership. In This Episode: Restructuring for Impact: Discover how to adapt your church's structure to enhance its reach and effectiveness. Balancing Leadership Roles: Learn h...

Are you ready to be a "fly on the wall" again? In Episode 99 of "Fly on the Wall," Chris Sonksen walks you through a riveting coaching call with Bob Stalberger, a ministry leader focusing on church growth and team alignment. In This Episode: Breaking Down Silos: Discover strategies to foster unity and alignment among different ministry segments, preventing the common pitfalls o...

In this week's episode of "Fly on the Wall," join Chris Sonksen as he dives into a critical conversation with Pastor Phil, addressing the complex topic of pastoral compensation. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for any church leader grappling with this delicate issue. Highlights from the Episode: Understanding the Dynamics of Pastoral Compensation: Discover...

Join us for episode 97 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Israel to discuss a practical guide to launching a new strategy with success. In this coaching session, you'll learn how to: ✅ Know when to shut down a ministry program. ✅ Determine what your mission and vision statement is.  ✅ Craft a compelling vision. 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  +...

Join us for episode 96 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Steven to discuss a practical guide to dealing with staff and congregational conflict. In this coaching session, you'll learn how to: ✅ Address staff conflict when it arises. ✅ Identify the subtle signs of conflict. ✅ Hiring and firing best practices. Tune in to gather practical insights...

Join us for episode 95 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Robert to discuss dealing with toxic leaders and leading a healthy team Join us in this coaching conversation as we discuss: ✅ How to raise healthy leaders ✅ Creating systems for a healthy leadership team ✅ How to build a church for the next generation 👍🏼 Follow us on social media  + Instag...

Join us for episode 94 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Louie to discuss ending the year well while planning for the year ahead. Join us in this coaching conversation as we discuss: ✅ Tips on creating a compelling vision for the year ahead. ✅ Running effective staff evaluations. ✅ How to help those mourning during the Christmas season. 👍🏼 Follow...

Join us for episode 93 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Nathan to discuss the practical steps for vision casting. In this coaching session, you'll learn how to: ✅ Get buy-in from key leaders. ✅ Connect and rally your church around it. ✅ Cast vision with a clear framework. Don't miss out on this episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, ava...

Join us for episode 92 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Nathan of Lakeview Assembly of God to discuss the critical changes pastors and their staff need to make for growth. In this coaching session, you'll learn: ✅ Key changes crucial for pastoral growth. ✅ Strategies to ensure your growth aligns with your staff's capacity. ✅ Top-notch ad...

Join us for episode 91 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Jason of Discovery church to discuss how to create a staff culture.   In this coaching session, you'll learn how you can: ✅ Guard your culture by assigning staff mentors. ✅  Define your Core and Aspirational Values ✅ Align your staff to 12-Week Year for accountability Don't miss out...

Join us for episode 90 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen guides Pastor Kasey through the intricacies of communicating a collective vision in a multi-site church while navigating the challenges of maintaining healthy connections with friends and family in the ministry. In this coaching session, you'll gain insights into: ✅ Implementing a true north framework to align...

Balancing the management of volunteers presents a unique challenge for pastors. These dedicated individuals often juggle their roles within the church alongside full-time jobs and family responsibilities. Join us for episode 89 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen coaches Pastor Matt on how to manage these volunteer tensions and how to lead up as a young leader. During this c...

Join us for episode 88 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen coaches with Pastor Nate. During this coaching call, you will hear how leaders can: ✅  Become more gravitational  ✅  Motivate staff members who may have lost passion ✅  Identify great leaders  Tune in to gather practical insights and actionable steps that can guide your church into a season of newfound growth. Don...

A lot has changed in a few years, and it seems like it’s harder than ever to reach a culture further away from Jesus. But how are some churches finding exponential growth over the last year? Join us for episode 87 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Pastor Chris Sonksen coaches with Pastor Nate. They dive into the strategies that some churches have employed to experience remarkable growth in the...

In this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with Pastor Ed Carlson to discuss pastors' top mistakes when trying to grow their church. In this week's coaching session, you'll learn: ✅ Why process will always beat personality ✅ The three things pastors can do to sustain momentum ✅ The three best decisions you can make when starting a new church Don...

In Episode 85 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with Pastor Thando about the prevalent issue of burnout among pastoral leaders. During this episode, they will help coach you to: ✅ Understand the reasons behind the alarming rate of burnout in pastors. ✅  Implement effective strategies to manage your calling without succumbing to burnout. ✅  Develop habits to disconnect from...

In this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with Pastor Josh of Waymaker church to discuss how an executive or associate pastor can best serve the lead pastor. In this week's coaching session, you'll discover: 👉 Essential qualities for success in a second chair leadership role 👉 Crucial roles where executive/associate pastors must excel 👉 Strategies f...

In this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast with Chris Sonksen, we talk about leading a healthy volunteer culture.  Tune in to receive coaching on: 👉 Keeping volunteers engaged and motivated 👉 Preventing volunteers from burning out 👉 The biggest mistakes to avoid when leading volunteers Catch the full episode on your podcast app or on YouTube! . . . #churchpodcast #churchleadership #c...

How do you run a church board that works? Tune in to this week’s episode as we discuss all things church board. In this episode, Pastor Chris will coach you on the essentials of running an effective board. During this coaching conversation, you will learn: 👉 Why you should consider having your board meetings in the morning.  👉 What agenda to use for your meetings. 👉 How to bring on the right bo...

Join us for this week's episode, where we guide you through: 👉 Transitioning from an associate pastor role to an executive pastor position. 👉 Effective strategies for guest retention. 👉 Paying volunteers. In this week’s episode, Pastor Chris is joined by his good friend Pastor Marlando, who leads an incredible church in Washington. They dive deep into the topic of building high-performing...

What are the keys to launching a new campus or church successfully? Tune in to episode 80 of the Fly on the Wall podcast as  Pastor Chris coaches Pastor Tyler on launching a new campus.  In this episode, you will be coached on how to: 👉 Recognize leadership potential with two important factors 👉 Establish a culture with your launch team 👉 Move people from interested to invested During this epis...

What are the common insecurities pastors must deal with? In this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with Pastor Caleb of Project Church to discuss the insecurities we face as pastors. In this episode, Pastor Chris will provide a remedy to the common insecurities pastors face. Also, in this week’s coaching call, you will hear ministry tips on maintaining momentum...