# Episode 335: What Makes Pastors Thrive (and What Takes Them Out) – An  Interview with Aaron Hlavin

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Podcast: [Leading From Alignment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-from-alignment-959305)
Published: 2026-05-12T10:00:19+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2893

## Resource

What does it really take for pastors to thrive in today’s ministry landscape? In this episode of Leading from Alignment, we sit down with Aaron Hlavin, Michigan Assemblies of God Network Superintendent, for an honest and insightful conversation about both the opportunities and challenges pastors are facing right now.

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