Are great volunteers or staff members quietly walking away from your church—even though you thought everything was fine?

In this episode of Church Made Simple, Pastor Stephan Kilgore unpacks one of the most overlooked reasons churches lose great people: broken systems.

We’re not just talking about burnout—we’re talking about the silent friction points that push people out of ministry roles they once loved.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why commitment isn’t a personality trait—but a reflection of your church systems

✅ How to spot the three hidden system breakdowns that cause people to leave

✅ A full breakdown of the S.T.A.Y. System (Start Strong, Touch Points, Advance the Individual, Yield with Grace)

✅ How to design onboarding experiences that keep people connected from day one

✅ When and how to have 1-on-1 check-ins that build emotional safety and loyalty

✅ Why most churches confuse busyness with health—and how to fix it

✅ How to create graceful off-ramps that preserve dignity instead of causing guilt

✅ Practical steps to implement a people-first volunteer strategy this month

If your team keeps turning over—or if you feel like you’re constantly rebuilding your leadership core—it’s time to stop praying for commitment and start designing for it.

This episode will give you real-world strategy, language, and tools you can use right now to build a volunteer culture where people stay, grow, and multiply.

🎁 Download the FREE STAY SYSTEM STARTER GUIDE (worksheets + templates):

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uP_t4Mqo_jvZlcSWoBIzeXHZQdUMlg_1

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