The Tim Ahlman Podcast

Why Most Church Change Fails | Dr. Keith Haney

Unite Leadership Collective Episode 80

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Why do so many attempts at church change stall, divide congregations, or leave pastors exhausted?

Reverend Dr. Keith Haney joins Tim Ahlman to explain why compelling vision alone isn’t enough. Drawing from his book, Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change, Dr. Haney identifies the foundations churches frequently overlook: creating genuine urgency, building a diverse guiding team, defining the destination, measuring meaningful progress, and maintaining relationships when change becomes painful.

Tim and Keith also discuss why servant-hearted pastors can struggle to lead change, the danger of leadership isolation, the value of mentors and coaches, and how churches can remain united across racial and political differences. This is a practical and encouraging conversation for pastors, ministry leaders, and congregation members who want to move their churches forward without losing sight of grace—or one another.

Learn more about Dr. Keith Haney, his writing, and his podcast at https://becomingbridgebuilders.org/

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