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Ep. 154 | Nicole Lucas: How to Bring Clarity to Your Church Staff and Teams

January 14, 2026
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Worship

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Lucas, creative arts pastor, leadership coach, and founder of The Creative Level.

We explore why clarity is essential for healthy church staffs and teams, and practical ways leaders can foster clear communication and thriving cultures.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why clarity matters for church teams
• Spotting and fixing misalignment issues
• The role of language in shaping culture
• Building healthy communication habits
• Managing creative and tech teams effectively
• Practical steps for planning worship services

Join us as we dive into How to Bring Clarity to Your Church Staff and Teams with Nicole Lucas.

More About Nicole Lucas:

Nicole (Nikki) brings nearly two decades of experience as a creative leader and producer in the local church. She’s passionate about building healthy teams, developing emotionally intelligent leaders, and creating thriving ministry cultures.

With a degree in leadership and a certification in The Six Types of Working Genius, Nikki is known for her insight, intentionality, and ability to bring out the best in others. She’s the author of Leadership Frameworks, a practical guide to growing the interpersonal skills essential for strong, effective teams.

Nikki serves as the Creative Arts Pastor at a multisite church in the Chicagoland area. She is the Founder and CEO of The Creative Level--a leadership coaching and culture consulting company and she serves as an Associate in the Slingshot Group’s Worship and Creative Arts division.

Links From The Show:

Connect With Nicole Lucas
The Creative Level Website
LinkedIn
Instagram

Books & Other Resources
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
Notion Productivity Tool