You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone — Rev. Dr. E. K. Strawser on Shared Leadership in the Church

What if the way we lead in the Church is quietly sabotaging our mission? In this episode of The Faith Roundtable, host Josh Burtram — co-host of the Faithful Politics podcast — sits down with Rev. Dr. E. K. Strawser, author of You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone, to talk about why solo leadership burns out pastors, stifles congregations, and limits the Church’s witness.

We dig into:

- Why hierarchical leadership has a short shelf life in a post-Christian culture

- The three pathologies of solo leadership: weariness, loneliness, and domination

- How the early church modeled shared leadership from the start

- The inner life progression from humility → honor → hospitality → hope

- Practical steps for developing mature leaders who can share power well

- Why the future of the Church depends on communities that fully reflect Christ

Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply passionate about the health of the Church, this conversation will challenge you to rethink leadership structures and inspire you to pursue a more collaborative, Kingdom-focused approach.

📖 Get Rev. Dr. E. K. Strawser’s book You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone

📖 Explore her first book, Centering Discipleship

🌐 Visit IWA Collaborative

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