The Problem of Mini-celebrity Pastors: Les Mckeown on Growth Barriers for Church Leaders

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
My name is Carey Nieuwhof. I'm a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. I'm married to Toni and we have two grown sons. I'm incredibly passionate about helping people thrive in life and leadership. That's why I write blogs and books, like my latest best-seller Didn’t See It Coming: Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects But Everyone Experiences, host a weekly leadership podcast, speak to leaders all over the world and produce courses like the The High Impact Leader.