Pastoral Succession Planning: Why Pastors Struggle to Let Go w/ Karl Vaters – Episode 323
Advanced preparation eliminates urgency. It will also free up a great deal of time for you once you’ve paid the dues to get started.
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Succession Planning & Church Health: Leading Through Transition & Reaching the Next Generation (w/ Amy Anderson) – Episode 322
Gen Z and 28-40 year olds are showing up at churches ready to explore faith—many are first-time seekers, not returners. Churches focused on reaching this demographic with relevant methods (not just updating music) are experiencing significant growth. This is the moment to make strategic shifts and meet them where they are.
Sabbath, Discipleship, and The Chosen: Rediscovering Jesus’ Forgotten Teachings (w/ Brandon Robbins) – Episode 321
It’s hard to fully understand many of the teachings of Jesus if you don’t understand the context that existed around Him over 2000 years ago.
Church Communications Strategy: Prioritize, Plan, & Produce (w/ Kimberly Tarlton) – Episode 320
In all communications, make the decision of who you’re trying to reach, what your message is to them, and why you are doing it in the first place.
“Let’s Connect! You Don’t Get Breakthrough At The Drive-Through” (w/ Emily Manders, Jason Allison & Michael Schooley) – Episode 319
The most important step to take in avoiding isolation and ministry loneliness is to be willing to “put yourself out there.” You will need to take the first step if you want to really develop close relationships.
PODCAST RECAST: Shaping Student Ministry Through G6 Allies (w/ Ian Dunaway) – Episode 318
Available on YouTube, Podcast, Podcast - Emotional Health, Podcast - G6 Allies, Podcast - Ian Dunaway, Podcast - Marriage Health, Podcast - Ministry Marriage, Podcast - Ministry Stress, Podcast - Reaching The Next Generations, Podcast - Shaping Student Ministry, Podcast - Trauma, Podcast - Youth Ministry
Going for counseling helped me to process and learn how the outward pressures of ministry stress was taking a toll on my emotional health.
PODCAST RECAST: Seeds Of Change (w/ Doug Beutler) – Episode 317
The multiplication aspect of training disciples who also train disciples has led to our church impacting more people on a weekly basis than we actually have in Sunday morning attendance.
PODCAST RECAST: Learning How To Lead Differently (w/ Russ Ewell) – Episode 316
It’s so important to prioritize learning about the values of the next generations if we truly want to reach them with the Gospel.
PODCAST RECAST: Made To Multiply (w/ Josh Spinks) – Episode 315
As leaders, we must first model how to share our faith and disciple others before asking those we lead to do so.
PODCAST RECAST: 300 Podcasts And Still Going Strong! (w/ Jon Sanders & Jason Allison) – Episode 314
Available on YouTube, Podcast, Podcast - Answering The Call, Podcast - Dale Sellers, Podcast - Healthy Churches, Podcast - Healthy Leaders, Podcast - Jason Allison, Podcast - Jon Sanders, Podcast - Leadership, Podcast - Mission, Podcast - Soul Care, Podcast - Training, Podcast - Trauma, Podcast - Vision
The underlying thought in the back of my mind when I’m interviewing someone is to think about what I wish someone would have told me when I was a struggling pastor.
From Story Poverty To Story Stewardship (w/ Todd Miechiels) – Episode 313
It’s interesting that many people don’t mind sharing their salvation story as a part of their baptism experience. However, most folks aren’t comfortable doing so after they’ve been saved for a few years.
Leadership Lessons Discovered Over The Years (w/ Tim Sprankle) – Episode 312
Available on YouTube, Podcast, Podcast - Charis Fellowship, Podcast - Church History, Podcast - Church Planting, Podcast - Church Renewal, Podcast - Church Revitalization Center, Podcast - Healthy Churches, Podcast - Leadership Development, Podcast - Leesburg Grace Church, Podcast - Mission, Podcast - Pastoral Health, Podcast - Tim Sprankle, Podcast - Vision
I’ve had some really good mentors over the years that gave me the freedom to ask questions in a “safe” atmosphere.
