Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the church. He shares his wisdom in this episode.

- What is different about shepherding business leaders today compared to when you started coaching?

- Why do churches often miss the opportunity to connect with local businesses and their owners?

- What do pastors miss when shepherding business leaders?

- What are some of the biggest spiritual needs business leaders have, and how can the church help them?

- How can pastors get more comfortable “talking shop” with business leaders in their churches?

⭐️ Helpful Resources ⭐️

➡️ Rooted - https://www.experiencerooted.com/churchanswers

➡️ Upward Running - https://www.upward.org/Runcoach/

➡️ Steve Graves - https://www.stephenrgraves.com/

➡️ Cornerstone Coaching - https://www.cornerstoneco.com/

➡️ “Flourishing” by Steve Graves - https://www.stephenrgraves.com/flourish

➡️ “Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth” by Thom S. Rainer - https://amzn.to/3VvsoNS (affiliate link)

➡️ Church Answers Platinum Membership - https://churchanswers.com/join/

➡️ FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights - https://churchanswers.com/new-surprising-insights-how-the-unchurched-really-feel-about-the-american-church/

➡️ The Hope Initiative - http://www.hopeinitiative.com/