The Supporting Cast:
A Guide for Church Staff

Are you considering a role on church staff, or are you already serving and looking for guidance on how to thrive in your kingdom assignment?

The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff is your essential companion for navigating the joys, challenges, and complexities of church staff.

You’ll learn:

  • How to determine if you’re the right fit for church staff and what to ask during interviews.
  • Practical strategies for maintaining emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.
  • Navigating the Pastor-as-boss relationship
  • When and how to gracefully transition out of a ministry role.
  • The importance of worshipping where you work and staying connected to your personal faith.

Dr. Anthony Cobbs

Dr. Anthony Cobbs has served in various church staff roles across churches of all sizes. He is a freelance writer and the creator and host of the Church Unfiltered Podcast. A Certified Church Consultant and Gallup Strengths Coach, Dr. Cobbs is passionate about empowering pastors and church leaders to thrive in their callings. He is the father of four and currently lives in San Antonio, Texas and is an avid Spurs fan.

What Church Leaders Are Saying

Anthony Cobbs’ new book is a game-changer! It is an essential guide for anyone serving on a church staff or exploring their calling in ministry. With practical insights and biblical wisdom, “The Supporting Cast” equips readers to navigate challenges like finding their role, understanding church culture, and maintaining emotional and spiritual well-being. He offers a clear roadmap to discovering how God has uniquely wired you and where you best fit in ministry. This is an invaluable resource that will not only reignite your passion for your work but also empower you to make a greater impact for the Kingdom while balancing the demands of ministry and personal life.

Rev. Jewel M London
Pastoral Assistant to Dr. Ralph D. West / Campus Minister
The Church Without Walls

Dr. Cobbs’ passion for empowering others shines through, reminding us that while the demands of church work can be heavy, there is also immense joy and fulfillment to be found in serving God and the community. His personal impact while serving in our ministry was essential
to our development as a church.

Whether you are contemplating your first church position or seeking to rejuvenate your current role, “The Supporting Cast” will inspire you to shine brightly in your ministry, ensuring that your light does not dim amidst the challenges. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone involved in church staff—your journey toward a fulfilling and impactful ministry starts here.

Pastor Terrance H. Johnson
Senior Pastor of Higher Dimension Church-Houston and Katy, Texas

In his book, The Supporting Cast: A Guide for Church Staff, Dr. Anthony Cobbs offers valuable insights that can help church staffs to thrive and operate with excellence. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, having served in senior pastor and executive pastor roles, Cobbs writes as a mentor who understands how to best navigate through the challenges of church staff environments. Cobbs’ work is a valuable resource that can help leaders of churches and their staffs to function more efficiently.

Dr. Maurice Watson
Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church
Little Rock, Arkansas

Many times people join a church staff and are unprepared for the nuances of day-to-day ministry life. I don’t know of another resource that is filled with as many practical tips and ideas for church staff members as The Supporting Cast by Anthony Cobbs. This book will help you find the right role at the right church, and if applied, will help you thrive for many years.

Tim Stevens
CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart