Surviving and Thriving in Church Media Teams: Insights with Phil Bowdle

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Surviving and Thriving in Church Media Teams: Insights with Phil Bowdle

In this episode of The Black Bar podcast, Nick, Caleb, and Zach welcome special guest Phil Bowdle. Phil is an author, creative coach, and VP of Marketing.

First, they discuss the importance of building healthy teams and maintaining a positive work culture. Phil emphasizes that conflict isn’t necessarily bad – it shows people care. However, he reminds that leaders must create an environment where healthy conflict can occur.

They also explored strategies for conflict resolution. Phil advises starting with yourself and considering what’s yours to own. Additionally, he suggests inviting others’ perspectives in a posture of unity rather than combativeness. Transitioning, they examine how to receive feedback well, especially for creatives. Phil bluntly says “if you’re getting sensitive about your work, get over it.”

Furthermore, Phil distinguishes between art created solely for self-expression versus creative work aimed at problem-solving through feedback. He also recommends pursuing self-awareness through regular assessments and inviting critique. Moving on, they discuss building a media team with limited budget. Phil proposes starting small by assigning easily-winnable tasks that excite volunteers.

Finally, Phil shares insights he’s learned from coaching leaders across the country. Notably, churches often pursue trendy strategies rather than contextually-appropriate approaches. Instead, Phil encourages authentically chasing God’s unique calling. Overall, this conversation offers wise counsel for creating healthy church teams.

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