What happens when church leadership stops being a one-man show? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Harvey, President of The Great Commission Collective, to discuss his book The Plurality Principle We dive into why shared leadership isn’t just a good idea, but a biblical necessity, how to navigate power dynamics among elders, and what happens when churches get plurality wrong.
Dave shares insights on leading well, avoiding burnout, and creating a team that thrives—not one that just survives. We also discuss the role of a “first among equals” and why accountability is essential for long-term health in church leadership.
Resources from this episode:
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Dave Harvey’s Website → https://revdaveharvey.com/
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Am I Called? (Helping Leaders Discern Their Calling) → https://amicalled.com/
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Great Commission Collective → https://www.gccollective.org/
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Tim Keller on Leadership & Church Dynamics → https://gospelinlife.com/manual-paper/leadership-and-church-size-dynamics/
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