Episode 782: The Problem of Mini-Celebrity Pastors: Les McKeown on Growth Barriers for Church Leaders

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Leadership expert Les McKeown talks about the rise of mini-celebrity pastors, the limits that place on church growth and team development, and how to overcome the growth barriers you’re facing as church leaders.

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Carey Nieuwhof
Carey Nieuwhof

Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts, and his online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times a month. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change, and personal growth.