What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves

Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the church. He shares his wisdom in this episode.

• • What is different about shepherding business leaders today compared to when you started coaching?
  • Why do churches often miss the opportunity to connect with local businesses and their owners?
  • What do pastors miss when shepherding business leaders?
  • What are some of the biggest spiritual needs business leaders have, and how can the church help them?
  • How can pastors get more comfortable “talking shop” with business leaders in their churches?

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• Steve Graves

• Cornerstone Coaching

• “Flourishing” by Steve Graves

• “Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

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• The Hope Initiative

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